Mai-LanHoMD(She/Her)

Radiology • Columbia, MO

Neuroradiology, Pediatric Radiology

Professor of Radiology, Vice Chair, Medical Director, Informatics Director, Neuroradiology Director

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Office
One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
Phone+1 573-884-7770

Summary

I am an internationally recognized physician leader, scientist, and educator with experience across multiple institutions and practice models. My academic specialization includes translational advanced imaging, systems neuroscience, and AI for precision health. Over my career, I have built enterprise infrastructure for interdisciplinary clinical care & research; established innovative educational & mentorship curricula; and created employee programs for diversity & global health.

Interview with Professor Mai-Lan Ho

#NeuroTakeAway global channel

Brain Tumors: Imaging and Molecular Updates

WHO 2021 updated classification for adult and pediatric brain tumors

Finding Your Voice: Diversity and Uniqueness in Academic Medicine

This is a mentorship and motivational talk for students and young physicians in academic medicine.

Pediatric Neuroimaging: State-of-the-Art

Advanced pediatric neuroimaging: what's new, what's next

Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Neuroradiology, 2013 - 2015
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 2009 - 2013
St Luke's HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2009
Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 2008
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyGraduate Research Fellow, Bioinformatics and Metabolic Engineering, 2003 - 2004
Stanford UniversityBS with Distinction, Chemical Engineering, 2000 - 2003

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop Radiological Society of North America, 2023
Anne G. Osborn International Outreach Professor to Thailand American Society of Neuroradiology, 2023
Atis K. Freimanis Visiting Professor Michigan State University, 2023
John D. Strain Leadership Scholarship Society of Chiefs of Radiology at Children’s Hospitals, 2023
Keynote Speaker University of Colorado Radiology Research Sympo, 2023
Radiology Management Program Association of University Radiologists, 2023
Most Impactful Radiology Research Project Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2023
Entrepreneurship for Biomedicine Program Washington University in St. Louis, 2023
Top Radiologist, Top Doctors Edition Ohio Magazine, 2022
Women’s Pilot Workshop The Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research, 2022
Paul Dyken Scholarship Lecturer Southern Pediatric Neurology Society, 2022
Editor’s Choice Article Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, 2022
Radiology Continuing Medical Education Award Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2022
Radiology Research Award Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2022
Keynote Speaker Utrecht Brain Conference, 2022
Most Cited Award Doximity, 2022
Most Published Award Doximity, 2021-2022
Radiology Medical Education Grant Bayer Healthcare, 2021
CHEST Foundation Research Grant in Cystic Fibrosis American College of Chest Physician, 2021
International Virtual Reading Room Professor American Society of Neuroradiology, 2021
Katherine A. Shaffer Award, Radiology Institute Leadership Summit American Association for Women in Radiology, 2021
Certificate of Merit American Society of Neuroradiology, 2021
Magna Cum Laude Electronic Exhibit American Society of Neuroradiology, 2021
Creating and Optimizing the Research Enterprise Radiological Society of North America, 2021
Top Radiologist, Top Doctors Edition, Ohio Magazine 2021
Medical Leadership Program Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2021
Faculty Leadership Institute The Ohio State University, 2020
2nd Place Artificial Intelligence Research Award American Society of Neuroradiology / American Society of Functional Neuroradiology, 2020
Artificial Intelligence Workshop American Society of Neuroradiology / American Society of Functional Neuroradiology, 2020
Innovation Fund Grant American College of Radiology, 2019
Advanced Course in Grant Writing Radiological Society of North America, 2019
Council of Early Career Investigators in Imaging Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research, 2019
Path-Finder Grant Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 2019
Honorary Member Pernambuco Radiology Society, 2019
Anne G. Osborn International Outreach Professor to Brazil American Society of Neuroradiology, 2019
Collaborative Travel Award Karolinska Institutet, 2019
William N. Hanafee Award American Society of Head & Neck Radiology, 2018
Pilot Award Society for Pediatric Radiology, 2018
Siemens Healthineers / Research Scholar Grant Radiological Society of North America, 2018
Paul Dyken Scholarship Lecture Southern Pediatric Neurology Society, 2018
Faculty Development Program Association of University Radiologists, 2017
Summa Cum Laude Educational Exhibit American Society of Neuroradiology, 2017
Radiology Research Award Mayo Clinic, 2016
Advance Award Mayo Clinic, 2016
Magna Cum Laude Electronic Educational Exhibit American Society of Neuroradiology, 2016
Gabriel H. Wilson Award Western Neuroradiological Society, 2014
Research Fellow Award Society for Pediatric Radiology, 2014
Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Seed Grant University of California, San Francisco, 2014
Risa and Felix Fleischner Young Investigator Award Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 2013
Roentgen Research Award Radiological Society of North America, 2012
William W. Olmsted Editorial Fellowship Radiological Society of North America, 2012
Coca-Cola Merit Scholarship The Coca-Cola Company, 2011
Lucy Frank Squire Award American Association for Women Radiologists, 2011
1st Place Team, AUR-Philips Vydareny Film Interpretation Competition Association for University Radiologists, 2011
Siemens-AUR Radiology Resident Academic Development Program Association for University Radiologists, 2011
Stephen A. Kieffer Award Eastern Neuroradiological Society, 2011
Lawrie B. Morrison Research Award Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 2011
Resident Research Award Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 2011
Excellence in Teaching Award Harvard Medical School, 2011
Bracco Diagnostics / Research Resident Grant Radiological Society of North America, 2011
Hugh M. Wilson Award Washington University, 2008
Best Scientific Presentation Society of Thoracic Radiology, 2008
National Dean’s List Merit Scholarship The National Dean's List, 2005
National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship Washington University School of Medicine, 2004
John T. Haslam Fellowship Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003
Merck Award for Student Research Stanford University, 2003
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Distinguished Service Award Stanford University, 2003
Outstanding Senior American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2003
Merck Engineering & Technology Merit Scholarship Merck & Co., 2002
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellowship Stanford University, 2002
Merck Engineering & Technology Fellowship Merck & Co., 2002
Academic Flagbearer / School of Engineering Representative Stanford University, 2002
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Stanford University, 2002
Tau Beta Pi Honor Society Stanford University, 2002
Electronics for Imaging Scholarship Society of Women Engineers, 2002
Coca-Cola Corporate Fellowship The Coca-Cola Company, 2001
Stanford Cap and Gown Honor Society Stanford University, 2001
Rockwell Corporation Scholarship Society of Women Engineers, 2001
Channing Robertson Distinguished Service Award Stanford University, 2001
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellowship Washington University School of Medicine, 2000
Dorothy Lemke Howarth Scholarship Society of Women Engineers, 2000
Radiology Research Award Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 2016
Advance Award Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 2016
Roentgen Resident / Fellow Research Award Radiological Society of North America, 2012
Lawrie B. Morrison Research Award Lawrie B. Morrison Research Award, 2011
1st Place Team AUR-Philips Vydareny Film Interpretation Competition, 2011
Lucy Frank Squire Distinguished Resident Award in Diagnostic Radiology American Association for Women Radiologists, 2011
Hugh M. Wilson Award for Meritorious Work in Radiology Washington University, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

49 citations
Current state and guidance on arterial spin labeling perfusion MRI in clinical neuroimaging.
Thomas Lindner, Divya S Bolar, Eric Achten, Frederik Barkhof, António J Bastos-Leite
Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 2023-05-01
4 citations
Elexacaftor-Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor Therapy for Chronic Sinus Disease in Cystic Fibrosis.
Shahid Sheikh, Mai-Lan Ho, Mariah Eisner, Courtney Gushue, Grace Paul
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2023-12-01
5 citations
Novel MRI deformation-heterogeneity radiomic features are associated with molecular subgroups and overall survival in pediatric medulloblastoma: Preliminary findings f...
Sukanya Iyer, Marwa Ismail, Benita Tamrazi, Ralph Salloum, Peter de Blank
Frontiers in Oncology. 2022-01-01

Journal Articles

Arterial spin labeling: pediatric applications
Ho ML, Campeau NG, Neurographics 2018 Aug 1: 8 (4), 274-293
Brain injury in the preterm and term neonate
Ho ML, Patton A, DeLone D, Kim HS, Gilbertson J, Felmlee J, Watson RE, Curr Radiology Rep 2016 Jul; 4(39)
Fetal magnetic resonance imaging of head and neck anomalies
Ho ML, Glastonbury CM, Glenn OA, J Pediatr Neuroradiol 2016; 05(03): 112-136
Craniosynostosis syndromes: genetics to imaging
Ho ML, Mardini S, Wetjen NM, J Pediatr Neuroradiol 2016; 05(03): 150-163
Pediatric functional magnetic resonance imaging: clinical applications
Ho ML, Welker KM, J Pediatr Neurol 2018; 16(02): 078-093
Advanced neuroimaging in traumatic brain injury: an overview.
48. Smith L, Milliron E, Ho ML, Hu HH, Rusin JA, Leonard JR, Sribnick EA., . Neurosurg Focus 47 (6):E17, 2019., 2019
Pediatric functional magnetic resonance imaging: clinical applications
Ho ML, Welker KM, J Pediatr Neurol, 1/1/2018
Focal epilepsy in a teenager with facial atrophy and hair loss
English SW, Ho ML, Tollefson MM, Wong-Kisiel LC, Semin Pediatr Neurol., 1/1/2018
Arterial spin labeling: pediatric applications
Ho ML, Campeau NG, Neurographics, 1/1/2018
Pediatric radiology mission work: opportunities, challenges and outcomes
Shah SH, Binkovitz LA, Ho ML, Trout AT, Adler BH, Andronikou S, Pediatr Radiol., 1/1/2018
Brain injury in the preterm and term neonate
Ho ML, Patton A, DeLone D, Kim HS, Gilbertson J, Felmlee J, Watson RE, Curr Radiology Rep, 1/1/2016
Fetal magnetic resonance imaging of head and neck anomalies
Ho ML, Glastonbury CM, Glenn OA, J Pediatr Neuroradiol, 1/1/2016
Craniosynostosis syndromes: genetics to imaging
Ho ML, Mardini S, Wetjen NM, J Pediatr Neuroradiol, 1/1/2016
Anterior cranial fossa dural arteriovenous fistula presenting as recurrent multifocal lobar intracerebral hemorrhages
Johnson SA, Cox BC, Ho ML, Murphy ME, Scharf EL, The Neurohospitalist
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Books/Book Chapters

Neuroradiology: Key Differential Diagnoses and Clinical Questions
Chapter: Middle ear.
Ho ML, Bunch PM, Moonis G.SaundersEdition 2,2023
Neuroradiology: Key Differential Diagnoses and Clinical Questions.
Chapter: Lesions of the facial nerve.
Ho ML, Bunch PM, Moonis G.SaundersEdition 2,2023
Pediatric Neuroimaging: State-of-the-Art.
Ho MLEditors: Ho ML.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America2021
The AAWR Pocket Mentor.
Ho MLEditors: Ho ML.American Association for Women in Radiology2021
Cochlear Implants: From Principles to Practice.
Chapter: Surgery for cochlear implantation–congenital anomalies.
Deep NL, Carlson ML, Ho ML, Lane JI, Haynes DS.JP Brothers2020
Strategies to Overcome the Most Common Misses in Clinical Practice.
Chapter: Avoiding pitfalls in pediatric spine imaging.
Ho ML.American Roentgen Ray Society2020
Emergency Radiology: Imaging of Acute Pathologies.
Chapter: Imaging of genitourinary emergencies.
Levenson RB, Ho ML.Editors: Springer.SpringerEdition 2,2017
Neuroradiology Signs.
Editors: Ho ML, Eisenberg RL.McGraw-Hill2014
Emergency Radiology: Imaging of Acute Pathologies.
Chapter: Imaging of urinary emergencies.
Levenson RB, Ho ML.SpringerEdition 1,2013
Neuroradiology: Key Differential Diagnoses and Clinical Questions.
Chapter: Lesions of the facial nerve.
Ho ML, Moonis G.SaundersEdition 1,2012
Neuroradiology: Key Differential Diagnoses and Clinical Questions.
Chapter: Middle ear.
Ho ML, Moonis G.SaundersEdition 1,2012
Abdominal Imaging.
Chapter: Extra-hepatic bile duct tumors.
Ho ML, Peterson CP, Narra VREditors: Sahani D.Saunders2011
Abdominal Imaging
Chapter: 84: Tumors of the gallbladder.
Ho ML, Peterson CP, Narra VR.2011
Abdominal Imaging.
Chapter: Intra-hepatic bile duct tumors.
Ho ML, Peterson CP, Narra VR.Saunders2011
Abdominal Imaging
Chapter: Extra-hepatic bile duct tumors.
Ho ML, Peterson CP, Narra VR.Saunders2011
Advances in Diagnostic Imaging: Chest.
Chapter: Pleural pathology.
Ho ML, Hidalgo A, Gutierrez FR.Inter-American College of Radiology2009
Advances in Diagnostic Imaging: Chest
Chapter: Diagnosis of diseases of the airways.
Ho ML, Hidalgo A, Gutierrez FR.Inter-American College of Radiology2009
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Abstracts/Posters

Spectrum of branchial anomalies: anatomy, embryology, and pathology.
Ho ML, American Society of Head and Neck Radiology, 2022
Radiomics of tuberous sclerosis complex for precision diagnosis.
Ho ML, American Society of Functional Neuroradiology, 2022
Radiomics of tuberous sclerosis complex for precision diagnosis.
Radiomics of tuberous sclerosis complex for precision diagnosis., Ho ML, American Association of Physicists in Medicine, 2022
Morning glory syndrome.
Ho ML, Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, 2022
Benefits of newborn screening and hematopoietic cell transplant in early-infantile Krabbe Disease.
Ho ML, Krabbe Translational Research Network Meeting, 2022
Pneumatized incus in a child.
Ho ML, Triological Society Annual Meeting, 2022
Safety considerations in neuroimaging of neonatal and pediatric patients using portable ultra-low-field MRI.
Ho ML, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 2021
KRIT1-mutated hyperkeratotic capillary-venous malformation: genetics, imaging, and impact on management.
Ho ML, Genetics of Vascular Anomalies, International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, 2021
Bone MRI: techniques and applications.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, 2021
Multidelay ASL: pediatric applications.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, 2021
Use of paired exome analysis in vascular anomalies expands the associated genetic spectrum.
Ho ML, International Scientific Meeting for PIK3CA Related Conditions, 2021
Congenital plunging ranula: a retrospective analysis of fetal MRI obtained for unrelated anomalies.
Ho ML, Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advancement in Children, 2021
Synthetic CT through deep learning for radiation-free pediatric bone imaging.
Ho ML, Abigail Wexner Research Institute Research Retreat, 2020
DiGeorge syndrome.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, 2020
Correlates of the Hammersmith neonatal neurological examination and innovative neuroimaging biomarkers in infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Ho ML, Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, 2020
Neurological, morphological, and genetic findings in twins with and without neurodevelopmental disorders.
Ho ML, 25th Mayo-KI Annual Scientific Research Meeting, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, 2019
Pediatric neuroimaging: state-of-the-art.
Ho ML, Medical Imaging Technology Showcase, Coalition for Imaging & Bioengineering Research Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research, Washington, DC, 1/1/2019
Multiband fMRI sequencing for increased temporal resolution. ASL perfusion of pediatric hemangiomas.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, Boston, MA, 1/1/2019
Imaging pediatric proptosis: from eye to brain.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1/1/2018
Improved imaging of craniosynostosis with cinematic rendering and ZTE MRI.
Ho ML, Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
New pediatric neuroimaging applications.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1/1/2018
Neonatal brain imaging: pearls and pitfalls.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1/1/2018
MOG antibody-associated disease.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1/1/2018
Congenital brain anomalies: easy as 1-2-3.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1/1/2018
Approach to pediatric face and neck masses.
Ho ML, American Society of Neuroradiology, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

The glymphatic system: anatomy, physiology, and imaging.
2023
Genetics and imaging.
2023
The art of radiology: where humanity meets technology.
2023
Pediatric cutaneous lesions: below the surface.
2023
Imaging of metabolic diseases.
2023
Finding your voice: uniqueness and diversity in academic medicine.
2023
Imaging of clival chordoma.
2023
Designing destiny: your career in MR.
2022
Transformative radiology: roadmap to the future.
2022
The future of AI in radiology and health care.
2022
Pediatric spine imaging: spaces, places, and faces.
2022
Pediatric neck masses: imaging guidelines and recommendations.
2022
Brain tumors: imaging and molecular updates.
2022
Neurofluid circulation: anatomy, physiology, and imaging.
2022
Pediatric neurovascular disorders.
2022
Pediatric MRI safety: clinical considerations.
2022
Sensorineural hearing loss.
2022
Intelligent pediatric neuroimaging.
2022
MRI from low to high.
2022
Pediatric orbital and ocular masses.
2022
Women in radiology.
2022
Pediatric neuroimaging: state-of-the-art.
2022
Arterial spin labeling of pediatric and adult neurologic diseases.
2022
Functional MRI for epilepsy diagnosis and treatment.
2021
Bone MRI and synthetic CT: toward radiation-free bone imaging.
2021
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Authored Content

Digital healthcare.January 2023
Artificial intelligence for brain MRI.January 2023
New transitions: presence and voice of female perspectives within radiology.January 2023
Why you need to sleep: the glymphatic system and beyond.January 2023
The future of precision medicine in healthcare.January 2023
Practice parameter for the performance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head and neck.January 2023
Practice parameter for the performance of computed tomography (CT) in the evaluation and classification of traumatic brain injury.January 2023
Practice parameter for the performance of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of the brain.January 2022
Practice parameter for the performance of intracranial magnetic resonance perfusion imaging.January 2022
Spotlight on women.January 2022
The art of medicine: where technology meets humanity.January 2022
Transformative radiology: roadmap to the future.January 2022
Practice parameter for the performance of computed tomography (CT) of the extracranial head and neck.January 2021
Academic radiology, tips for successJanuary 2021
Practice parameter for the performance and interpretation of cervicocerebral computed tomography angiography (CTA).January 2020
Practice parameter for the performance and interpretation of cervicocerebral computed tomography angiography (CTA).January 2020
MRI protocols guidance document.January 2019
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Press Mentions

Digital HealthcareApril 1st, 2023
Zero Echo-Time MRI Shows Diagnostic Efficacy Similar to CTMarch 30th, 2023
Academy Pilot Workshop Resources "New Transitions: Presence & Voice of Female Perspectives within Radiology"February 10th, 2023
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