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Meet a Penn Medicine Researcher
Laurie A. Loevner, MD
Professor of Radiology, is the 2026 recipient of the Louis Duhring Outstanding Clinical Specialist Award. Dr. Laurie Loevner is an internationally recognized neuroradiologist whose exceptional clinical expertise has advanced the diagnosis and management of complex neurological and head and neck diseases. A leading authority in head and neck oncologic imaging, she has translated advances in MRI and other imaging techniques into more precise surgical planning, treatment selection, and disease monitoring for patients. Dr. Loevner is also a deeply engaged clinical partner, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and providing actionable imaging interpretations that help guide complex decisions and expedite care. Through her distinctive patient-facing approach to radiology, extraordinary accessibility to patients and colleagues, and commitment to integrating diagnostic expertise into every stage of care, Dr. Loevner has helped redefine the role of the radiologist as an essential member of the clinical care team. Learn more about Dr. Loevner
Welcome to Our Newest Faculty Members!
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Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD
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Emily DiVirgilio, PhD
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Utsha Khatri, MD
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Christopher Dampier, MD
Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine -
Katherine Donches, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine)
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Featured Publications
- Reframing traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury as chronic multisystem disorders: toward integrated, long-term care. Marini S, Schneider ALC, Alshaya A, Bragge P, Corrigan JD, Dams-O'Connor K, Giacino JT, ... The Lancet. Neurology. 2026 Nov;25(11):1025-1038
- A novel and effective treatment for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. Schipani E Lancet (London, England). 2026 Oct 17;408(10564):1530-1531 Epub 2026 Sep 28
- Toward autonomous science with agentic artificial intelligence. Guo LY, Ting DSJ, Su X, Aliper A, Zhavoronkov A, Ting DSW Cell. 2026 Oct 15;189(21):6574-6588 Epub 2026 Sep 17
- Edited HSPCs rescue frataxin deficiency and inflammation-driven multisystemic pathology in Friedreich's ataxia mice. Sivakumar A, Corl AN, Muñoz KJ, Arumugam S, Gunes BB, Solis AB, Murthy R, ... The Journal of clinical investigation. 2026 Oct 15;136(20)
- An opioid efficacy switch for reversible optical control of analgesia. Posa L, Romano GR, Ji X, Khan S, Nazarova AL, Sharghi Moshtaghin S, Paz B, ... Cell. 2026 Oct 15
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