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Gregory Turner, PhD
Gregory Turner, PhD, is the preclinical imaging program manager in the Keller Center for Imaging Innovation at Barrow Neurological Institute. He oversees the operation of the Barrow-ASU Center for Preclinical Imaging.
Dr. Turner’s expertise includes biomedical engineering and imaging science. He is a member of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
Dr. Turner received a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Alabama and a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also earned his doctorate in biomedical engineering. He completed a graduate research fellowship in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science.
Dr. Turner’s research interests include developing and implementing imaging methods for studying a variety of disease models, including Alzheimer’s disease, inflammation, cancer, and spinal cord injury. He also has an interest and background in functional MRI and cardiac imaging.
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Vanderbilt University, Institute of Imaging Science, 2004-2006
- PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Biomedical Engineering, 2004
- Research Fellowship, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1999-2004
- MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Biomedical Engineering, 2002
- MS, University of Alabama, Electrical Engineering, 1996
- BS, University of Alabama, Electrical Engineering, 1993
- International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
Implementation of a Standardized Multimodal Postoperative Analgesia Protocol Improves Pain Control, Reduces Opioid Consumption, and Shortens Length of Hospital Stay After Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion.
Date: 07/2020
Authors: Corey T Walker, David M Gullotti, Virginia Prendergast, John J Radosevich, Jakub Godzik, Tyler S Cole, Arpan A Patel, Alexander C Whiting, Andrew S Little, Juan S. Uribe, U Kumar Kakarla, Jay D Turner
Neuroanesthesia Guidelines for Optimizing Transcranial Motor Evoked Potential Neuromonitoring During Deformity and Complex Spinal Surgery: A Delphi Consensus Study.
Date: 07/2020
Authors: Corey T Walker, Han Jo Kim, Paul Park, Lawrence G Lenke, Mark A Weller, Justin S Smith, Edward C Nemergut, Daniel M Sciubba, Michael Y Wang, Christopher Shaffrey, Vedat Deviren, Praveen V Mummaneni, Joyce M Chang, Valli P Mummaneni, Khoi D Than, Pedro Berjano, Robert K Eastlack, Gregory M Mundis, Adam S Kanter, David O Okonkwo, John H Shin, Jason M Lewis, Tyler Koski, Daniel J Hoh, Steven D Glassman, Susan B Vinci, Alan H Daniels, Claudia F Clavijo, Jay D Turner, Marc McLawhorn, Juan S. Uribe
The Living Spine Model: A Biomimetic Surgical Training and Education Tool.
Date: 07/2020
Authors: Michael A Bohl, Sarah McBryan, Danielle Pais, Steve W Chang, Jay D Turner, Peter Nakaji, U Kumar Kakarla
Postural stability and dynamic balance in adult spinal deformity: prospective pilot study.
Date: 06/2020
Authors: Jakub Godzik, Christopher W Frames, Victoria Smith Hussain, Markey C Olson, U Kumar Kakarla, Juan S. Uribe, Thurmon E Lockhart, Jay D Turner
Range of Motion Testing of a Novel 3D-Printed Synthetic Spine Model.
Date: 06/2020
Authors: Michael A Bohl, Sarah McBryan, Anna G U S Newcomb, Jennifer N Lehrman, Brian P. Kelly, Peter Nakaji, Steve W Chang, Juan S. Uribe, Jay D Turner, U Kumar Kakarla
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Gregory Turner, PhD
Gregory Turner, PhD, is the preclinical imaging program manager in the Keller Center for Imaging Innovation at Barrow Neurological Institute. He oversees the operation of the Barrow-ASU Center for Preclinical Imaging.
Dr. Turner’s expertise includes biomedical engineering and imaging science. He is a member of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
Dr. Turner received a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Alabama and a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also earned his doctorate in biomedical engineering. He completed a graduate research fellowship in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science.
Dr. Turner’s research interests include developing and implementing imaging methods for studying a variety of disease models, including Alzheimer’s disease, inflammation, cancer, and spinal cord injury. He also has an interest and background in functional MRI and cardiac imaging.

- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Vanderbilt University, Institute of Imaging Science, 2004-2006
- PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Biomedical Engineering, 2004
- Research Fellowship, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1999-2004
- MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Biomedical Engineering, 2002
- MS, University of Alabama, Electrical Engineering, 1996
- BS, University of Alabama, Electrical Engineering, 1993
- International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
Implementation of a Standardized Multimodal Postoperative Analgesia Protocol Improves Pain Control, Reduces Opioid Consumption, and Shortens Length of Hospital Stay After Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion.
Date: 07/2020
Authors: Corey T Walker, David M Gullotti, Virginia Prendergast, John J Radosevich, Jakub Godzik, Tyler S Cole, Arpan A Patel, Alexander C Whiting, Andrew S Little, Juan S. Uribe, U Kumar Kakarla, Jay D Turner
Neuroanesthesia Guidelines for Optimizing Transcranial Motor Evoked Potential Neuromonitoring During Deformity and Complex Spinal Surgery: A Delphi Consensus Study.
Date: 07/2020
Authors: Corey T Walker, Han Jo Kim, Paul Park, Lawrence G Lenke, Mark A Weller, Justin S Smith, Edward C Nemergut, Daniel M Sciubba, Michael Y Wang, Christopher Shaffrey, Vedat Deviren, Praveen V Mummaneni, Joyce M Chang, Valli P Mummaneni, Khoi D Than, Pedro Berjano, Robert K Eastlack, Gregory M Mundis, Adam S Kanter, David O Okonkwo, John H Shin, Jason M Lewis, Tyler Koski, Daniel J Hoh, Steven D Glassman, Susan B Vinci, Alan H Daniels, Claudia F Clavijo, Jay D Turner, Marc McLawhorn, Juan S. Uribe
The Living Spine Model: A Biomimetic Surgical Training and Education Tool.
Date: 07/2020
Authors: Michael A Bohl, Sarah McBryan, Danielle Pais, Steve W Chang, Jay D Turner, Peter Nakaji, U Kumar Kakarla
Postural stability and dynamic balance in adult spinal deformity: prospective pilot study.
Date: 06/2020
Authors: Jakub Godzik, Christopher W Frames, Victoria Smith Hussain, Markey C Olson, U Kumar Kakarla, Juan S. Uribe, Thurmon E Lockhart, Jay D Turner
Range of Motion Testing of a Novel 3D-Printed Synthetic Spine Model.
Date: 06/2020
Authors: Michael A Bohl, Sarah McBryan, Anna G U S Newcomb, Jennifer N Lehrman, Brian P. Kelly, Peter Nakaji, Steve W Chang, Juan S. Uribe, Jay D Turner, U Kumar Kakarla
- English