Dr. Michael Lustig, InkSpace Imaging Co-Founder receives 2025 ISMRM Gold Medal Award

Pleasanton, CA – May 12, 2025 – InkSpace Imaging is proud to announce that Dr. Michael (Miki) Lustig, PhD, Co-Founder and Board Member, has been awarded the ISMRM Gold Medal at the 2025 ISMRM Annual Meeting.

The ISMRM Gold Medal is the Society’s highest honor, awarded to individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the field of magnetic resonance in medicine and biology. Dr. Lustig’s visionary work and dedication to mentorship embody precisely what this award is meant to celebrate.

A Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC Berkeley and a Fellow of the Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Dr. Lustig is internationally recognized for his transformative research in computational imaging, with a focus on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). His pioneering contributions—including compressed sensing, parallel imaging reconstruction, and motion correction—have reshaped the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of MRI worldwide.

"Miki’s work doesn't just push boundaries—it redefines them. From signal processing breakthroughs to practical imaging solutions, he’s made MRI faster, smarter, and more accessible. We are deeply proud of his recognition by ISMRM."— Dr. Peter Fischer, CEO, InkSpace Imaging

Dr. Lustig’s groundbreaking work continues to shape the future of MRI technology, not only through his academic leadership at UC Berkeley but also through his strategic contributions to InkSpace Imaging. His commitment to advancing diagnostic imaging science aligns with InkSpace’s mission to develop innovative, patient-friendly MRI solutions that improve image quality and clinical workflow. His receipt of the ISMRM Gold Medal marks a significant milestone in science-driven innovation—and a proud moment for the entire InkSpace Imaging team.