Whitney Perez

Whitney Perez, PhD, currently serves as a Scientific Communications Scientist at Cook Research Incorporated since October 2021, following a role as a Scientific Communications Intern. Prior to this, Whitney held multiple positions at Purdue University, including Doctoral Researcher from May 2016 to April 2022, where significant work involved developing and characterizing a mini-pig model of radiation-induced brain injury through advanced magnetic resonance imaging techniques. Additional experience includes serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, where responsibilities encompassed clarifying exam material and grading, and as a Graduate Research Assistant focused on optimizing magnetic resonance spectroscopy protocols for cancer detection. Whitney's academic credentials comprise a PhD in Medical Physics, an MS in Medical Physics, and a BS in Radiological Health Sciences, all conferred by Purdue University.