Background
Bihan, Denis Le was born on July 30, 1957 in France.
Bihan, Denis Le was born on July 30, 1957 in France.
Higher Studies Degree in Computer Science, University Paris, 1977. Extensive Studies Degree in Biomathematics, Data Processing, and Statistics, with major in Mathematics Models in Medicine, University Paris, 1978. Higher Studies Degree in Neurophysiology and Central Nervous System Functional Exploration, University Paris, 1979.
Bachelor of Science in fundamental physics with high distinction, University Paris, 1983. Master of Arts in fundamental physics with high distinction, University Paris, 1984. Extensive studies degree in nuclear and elementary particles physics with distinction, University Paris, 1985.
Doctor of Philosophy in physical Science, University Paris, 1987. Doctor of Medicine with distinction, University Paris, 1984.
Resident in neurosurgery, nuclear medicine and radiology University Paris, 1981—1987. Chief diagnostic radiology research section, Clinical Center National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, 1990—1994, visiting associate, diagnostic radiology department, Clinical Center, 1987—1990. Clinical assistant professor radiology, department radiology, division neuroradiology Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, 1989—1991, clinical associate professor radiology, department radiology, division neuroradiology, 1991—1996.
Director laboratory anatomical and functional neuroimaging, department medical research Atomic Energy Commission, Orsay, France, since 1999. Director Federative Research Institute Functional Imaging, Paris, 2000—2006, Neurospin, Saclay, France, since 2007. Consultant Magnetic Resonance Department Thomson-CGR, Buc, France/General Electric Medical Systems, Milwaukee, 1987, Guerbet Group, Aulnay-sous-bois, France, 1992, Yokogawa Medical Systems, 1993—1994.
Honorary lecturer European Congress Radiology, 2002. Member scientific advisory board of National and International Organizations and research funding agencies. Director Neurospin, project of Center for Educational Affairs.
Fellow: International Society Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (Gold medal 2001). Member: French Academy of Sciences (correspondent Kodak award for Scientific Achievement in Imaging Research 1995), American Society NeuroRadiology (honorary), French Academy Technology (honorary).
Married Christiane Le Bihan. Children: Armelle, Carolyn.