Michael Prize 2025 Imaging

Dr. Adler, a graduate of University College London with a PhD in Neuroimaging of Epilepsy, has held significant roles including Research Fellow at UCL’s Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health and Academic Clinical Fellow at Whittington Hospital. Her pioneering work in AI-driven lesion detection and automated diagnostics has greatly advanced the field, particularly in relation to focal cortical dysplasias and hippocampal sclerosis. Her contributions have transformed diagnostic approaches worldwide.

Together, Dr. Adler and Dr. Wagstyl co-founded the Multicentre Epilepsy Lesion Detection (MELD) project, where they developed the world’s largest MRI dataset for focal epilepsy. Their algorithms, now integrated into over 65 MRI scanners globally, have significantly improved diagnostic accuracy. Their work, published in Brain, JAMA Neurology, and Annals of Neurology, has demonstrated how AI can bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, improving outcomes in both well-resourced and resource-limited settings.

In addition to their research, they have made invaluable contributions to global initiatives, including ILAE and EpiCARE, advancing international collaboration in epilepsy care.

Through their trailblazing work, Dr. Adler and Dr. Wagstyl embody the essence of the Michael Prize. We congratulate them on this well-earned recognition and look forward to their continued impact on the field.