Patrick Omoumi

Lausanne University Hospital

Patrick Omoumi is the Head of musculoskeletal imaging at Lausanne University Hospital, and Professor at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland.
His research activities include the development and validation of novel morphological and quantitative techniques for the imaging of the musculoskeletal system, and the application of those for the understanding of the pathophysiology of disease. He is currently working on establishing new pathophysiological models of osteoarthritis at the Biomotion Center, Switzerland and is the principal investigator of multiple projects supported by various funding agencies.
From a clinical perspective, he has a particular interest in bone marrow and fat-water imaging techniques, rheumatological disorders, as well as AI applications in radiology.
Patrick Omoumi has delivered over 100 invited lectures worldwide, authored over 170 scientific publications and 35 book chapters, and received the 2022 International Skeletal Society President's Medal. Since 2025, he serves as Deputy Editor of European Radiology.