Warda Syeda

Informatics Fellow, Melbourne Brain Centre Imaging Unit, Department of Radiology, The University of Melbourne

Dr Warda Syeda is a Research Fellow in Neuroimaging at the Melbourne Brain Centre Imaging Unit, Department of Radiology, The University of Melbourne. She specialises in the development of advanced 7 T MRI processing and analysis pipelines, with expertise spanning Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM), Arterial Spin Labelling (ASL), diffusion MRI, and functional MRI. Warda’s research integrates high-field MRI physics with computational methods to create reproducible, containerised workflows that enhance the reliability and scalability of neuroimaging analysis.

Her current projects include developing explainable AI models for diagnostic verification across the psychosis continuum, investigating imaging markers of brain health, and applying QSM to study deep-grey matter and experimental stroke models. Passionate about open science and transparent methods, Warda is also dedicated to researcher training and building accessible neuroimaging resources across the NIF network. Her long-term vision is to integrate advanced MRI analytics into clinical workflows to enable personalised neuroimaging and data-driven decision-making in mental health and neurological care.