Dr. Remi Patriat is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota and Director of the Patriat Lab. He received his B.A. in Physics and Film Studies from the University of Minnesota Morris in 2010, followed by an M.S. (2012) and Ph.D. (2015) in Medical Physics from the University of Wisconsin. He continued his research training as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Harel Lab, focusing on ultra-high field (7 Tesla) MRI and its clinical applications.

Dr. Patriat’s work centers on developing advanced neuroimaging methods to improve neuromodulation therapies such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). His research integrates structural and functional MRI, diffusion imaging, and patient-specific brain modeling to improve targeting accuracy and better understand the functional networks involved in movement and neuropsychiatric disorders.

For over fifteen years, Dr. Patriat has contributed to medical imaging research, including the development of tools for motion correction in resting-state fMRI, studies of reliability and reproducibility, and applications to understand brain changes in conditions such as PTSD. His translational efforts have included consulting with medical device companies, contributing to technologies that have received multiple 510(k) FDA clearances.

Dr. Patriat works to design and optimize imaging protocols, processing pipelines, and visualization techniques to bridge cutting-edge MRI technology with clinical neurosurgery. The lab’s goals include advancing 7T MRI use for DBS targeting, developing patient-specific anatomical models for clinical decision-making, and exploring brain connectivity to better understand neurological disorders.

Research Interests:
. Improving neuromodulation applications using ultra-high field MRI.
. Patient-specific brain modeling and connectivity mapping
. Translational neuroimaging and technology development
. High-resolution fMRI and diffusion imaging