The object
Bernhard Gleich co-invented magnetic particle imaging, an emerging scanner architecture that measures magnetic tracer particles to create tomographic images without ionizing radiation. The foundational Nature paper identifies Gleich and Weizenecker as equal contributors, while TUM lists Gleich's ongoing research outputs and sustained technical research collaboration.
What Bernhard did
Co-invented magnetic particle imaging, a scanner that detects magnetic tracer particles without ionizing radiation in potential clinical applications.
Why it matters
Magnetic particle imaging introduced a distinct high-sensitivity tracer-scanner architecture with clinical research potential; this record does not claim broad routine clinical deployment.
Living-status check
Technical University of Munich's current profile lists Gleich's research outputs through 2026.