Saadallah Ramadan

University of Newcastle - HMRI Node co-Director

Associate Professor Saad Ramadan is co-Director of the HMRI Imaging Centre and a leader within the National Imaging Facility (NIF), Australia’s national imaging research infrastructure. His research focuses on the development and translation of advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), artificial intelligence, and computational imaging technologies to improve the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases.

Following completion of his PhD at the University of Sydney, he held research and academic appointments in Australia and the United States, including Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is recognised internationally for his contributions to advanced MRI and MRS methodologies and their clinical translation.  His current research spans brain cancer, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, Indigenous health, and quantitative imaging biomarkers. He leads multidisciplinary programs integrating advanced imaging, data science, and AI to address important clinical and research challenges.

A/Prof Ramadan has played a leading role in developing imaging infrastructure at HMRI and the University of Newcastle, including the recent Siemens Cima.X Fit MRI upgrade and the development of future integrated pre-clinical MRI-PET imaging capability. He also contributes to national initiatives in imaging informatics, data infrastructure, harmonisation, and AI-enabled imaging research through NIF.  His research is supported by extensive collaborations with universities, hospitals, research institutes, and industry partners worldwide, including Siemens Healthineers and the University of Illinois.

Beyond research, he is committed to workforce development, research training, and inclusive engagement, including helping establish Australia’s first Indigenous Imaging Fellowship and supporting increased Indigenous participation and leadership in imaging research.