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.