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Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, 1895, revolutionized the ability to non-invasively see inside the body

Douglas Boyd, 1980s, offered fast imaging ideal for scanning the heart

David Huang and colleagues, 1991, non-invasive imaging technique that provides high-resolution cross-sectional images

Raymond Damadian, Paul Lauterbur, and Peter Mansfield, 1970s, offered detailed images of soft tissues contrast without ionizing radiation

Albert Salomon, 1913, became crucial in early detection of breast cancer

Thomas Edison, early 1900s, allowed for live motion radiography, particularly useful for guided procedures

Roderick Pettigrew and colleagues, 1980s, improved visualization of blood vessels and diagnosis of vascular diseases

Seiji Ogawa and colleagues, early 1990s, enabled imaging of brain function by detecting changes in blood flow

Michael Phelps, 1970s, enabled the visualization of metabolic processes in the body

Lawson and Chughtai, late 1950s, a technique for detecting and measuring variations in heat emitted by various regions of the body

Peter Mansfield and colleagues, 1980s, specialized MRI technique that maps the diffusion of water molecules in tissue

Karl Dussik, 1942, allowed for real-time visualization of bodily structures using sound waves

George de Hevesy and Benedict Cassen, mid-20th century, important for functional imaging of organs

Hal Anger, 1950s, extended the scope of nuclear medicine by providing 3D imaging