Author Contributions
W. Gerald Teague, MD: Study design, senior clinician-investigator,
protocol development aind implementation, recruitment, clinical
oversight, data analysis.
Jaime Mata, PhD: Oversight of hyperpolarized gas preparation and
administration, technical leadership in administering gas and imaging
sequence protocols, day to day involvement in study conduct and
participant safety.
King Qing, PhD: Study design, technical co-leadership in administering
gas, oversight of imaging sequence protocols, day to day involvement in
study conduct and participant safety.
Nicholas J. Tustison, PhD: on-line image analysis, invented platform for
quantifiyng lung volume compartments based on on He-3 signal intensity.
John P. Mugler III PhD: Senior investigator for image development,
sequencing, and process, oversight of day to day image acquistion and
quality.
Craig H. Meyer, PhD: development of spiral pulse sequences and image
reconstruction.
Y. Michael Shim, MD: Medical leadership of hyperpolarized noble gas
research program, developed quality and safety standards, input on study
design.
Kristin Wavell: Lead study coordinator, responsible for study
adaptation, identification and intervention into episodes of poor asthma
control and exacerbations, central role in data acquisition and secure
storage, regulatory official.
Talissa Altes MD: Senior investigator, critical input into study design
and implementation.