Raymond Vahan Damadian

Inventor of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Raymond Vahan Damadian - Scientists & Innovators born March 16th, 1936
Born
Died

2022
4 years ago — 86 years old

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Scientists & Innovators

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United States

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An Armenian-American inventor developed the first full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. Achieved a significant milestone with the first successful MRI scan in 1977, contributing to the medical field by providing non-invasive imaging of the human body. Founded a company to commercialize the MRI technology, leading to widespread implementation in hospitals and clinics across the globe. Credited with earning a patent for the invention, which significantly advanced diagnostic imaging techniques.

Invented the first MRI machine

Performed the first full-body MRI scan

Founded Fonar Corporation

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