Ryan Fritz

• Analyzed in vivo and ex vivo brain MRI data using FreeSurfer
• Wrote Python scripts to process neuroimaging datasets for machine learning pipelines
• Trained researchers on FreeSurfer tools for brain segmentation; contributed to weekly neuroimaging research discussions
• Conducted in vivo 3T MRI scanning for an epilepsy study

Key Projects

• Framingham Heart Study
– Managed a longitudinal MRI pipeline for thousands of participants
– Assessed scan quality and conducted volumetric analyses
– Developed FreeSurfer tools to enhance data processing workflows

• Longitudinal Neuroimaging and Cognitive Study of HIV-Infected Children
– Analyzed neuroimaging data for motion artifacts and created ground truth datasets using a standardized scoring system
– Compared model outputs with ground truth using Python and data visualization tools

• Segmentation Projects
– Developed automated claustrum segmentation method using the SynthSeg framework for ex vivo and in vivo MRI modalities (Manuscript submitted to Human Brain Mapping)
– Collaborated with the Dalca Lab at MIT CSAIL using 3D Slicer and Freeview; contributed to the development of ScribblePrompt , a segmentation-assist tool

• Led cross-functional support for the Northeastern region, improving workflows across engineering, manufacturing, and order management
• Implemented process improvements in SAP, Excel, Outlook, and LOKI, streamlining order processing and reducing turnaround times
• Acted as a technical liaison for customers, managing product specifications, order accuracy, and forecasting to ensure delivery alignment and client satisfaction