Adrian Marth
Dr. Marth studied medicine at Justus Liebig University Giessen, graduating in 2019. He obtained his medical doctorate (Dr. med.) from the same institution in 2020. He subsequently completed his residency training in radiology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, followed by a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at Balgrist University Hospital. He obtained his board certification in radiology from the Berlin Medical…
Dr. Marth studied medicine at Justus Liebig University Giessen, graduating in 2019. He obtained his medical doctorate (Dr. med.) from the same institution in 2020. He subsequently completed his residency training in radiology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, followed by a fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at Balgrist University Hospital. He obtained his board certification in radiology from the Berlin Medical Association in 2025.
As part of his research activities, Dr. Marth worked as a Research Fellow at the Swiss Center for Musculoskeletal Imaging at Balgrist Campus and Balgrist University Hospital, as well as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of California, San Francisco.
His research focuses on musculoskeletal radiology, with particular emphasis on the identification of imaging biomarkers and the imaging of osteoarthritis. Another major area of research is the imaging of the musculoskeletal system using innovative imaging technologies, including ultrahigh-field magnetic resonance imaging and photon-counting computed tomography.
Dr. Marth has published as first author in leading radiology journals, including Radiology, Investigative Radiology, American Journal of Roentgenology, and European Radiology. He has received the Anniversary Award and a Poster Award from the Swiss Society of Radiology, as well as research grants from the German Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology and the International Skeletal Society. He also serves as a reviewer for several radiology journals.
Specialisation
- Imaging of Osteoarthritis
- Musculoskeletal Imaging with 7-Tesla MRI and Photon-Counting CT
Honors and awards
| 2026 | Poster prize, Swiss Congress of Radiology |
| 2024 | Anniversary Award, Swiss Society of Radiology |
Academic career
| 2020 | Doctorate in Medicine (Dr. med.) (Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany) |
| 2019 | State Examination in Medicine (Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany) |
| 2012-2019 | Medical Studies (Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany) |
Continuing professional development
| 2019-2026 | Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany |
Professional career
| Consultant Radiology, Balgrist University Hospital | |
| Postdoctoral Researcher, University of California, San Francisco, USA | |
| Research Fellow, Swiss Center for Musculoskeletal Imaging / Balgrist Campus | |
| Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology, Balgrist University Hospital | |
| Residency Training in Radiology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin |
Postgraduate
| 2025 | Board Certification in Radiology, Berlin Medical Association |
| Specialist Training in Radiology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin |
Degrees / Diplomas
| 2025 | Diploma in Musculoskeletal Radiology, issued by the German Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (DGMSR) |
Fellowships
| Postdoctoral Researcher, University of California, San Francisco | |
| Research Fellow, Swiss Center for Musculoskeletal Imaging, Balgrist Campus / University Hospital Balgrist | |
| Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology, University Hospital Balgrist |
Grants and stipends
- Research Grant from the German Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (DGMSR), 2024 (€ 5,000)
Research Grant from the International Skeletal Society (US$ 4,000)
- Travel Grants from the Rolf W. Günther Foundation and the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM)
Memberships
- Swiss Society of Radiology (SGR-SSR)
- German Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (DGMSR)
- International Skeletal Society (ISS)
- European Society of Radiology (ESR)
- Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Scientific projects
Ongoing Projects:
- Identification of Imaging Biomarkers of Osteoarthritis Progression
- Imaging Biomarkers for Predicting Response to Spinal Injections
Completed Projects:
- As of 02/09/26: 41 peer-reviewed publications, including 22 as first author
Pubmed
Reviewer and editorial board activities
- Active Reviewer for Skeletal Radiology
Publications
- Marth AA, Joseph GB, Ziegeler K, Kreutzinger V, Liu F, Lynch JA, Nevitt MC, McCulloch CE, Lane NE, Link TM. Association of Weight Cycling with MRI-based Thigh Muscle Quality and Knee-adjacent Obesity: Osteoarthritis Initiative Data. Radiology. 2026 Jul;320(1):e253988. doi: 10.1148/radiol.253988. PMID: 42478955; PMCID: PMC13421201.
- Marth AA, Liu F, Pan E, Fields BKK, Joseph GB, Hoyer G, Lynch JA, Lane NE, McCulloch CE, Nevitt MC, Link TM. Deep learning-based quantification of knee effusion-synovitis volume on MRI - Technique development and validation. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2026 Jun 22:S1063-4584(26)00948-9. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2026.06.007. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42331136.
- Marth AA, Marcus RP, Feuerriegel GC, Nanz D, Sutter R. Photon-Counting Detector CT Versus Energy-Integrating Detector CT of the Lumbar Spine: Comparison of Radiation Dose and Image Quality. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2024 Jan;222(1):e2329950. doi: 10.2214/AJR.23.29950. Epub 2023 Aug 30. PMID: 37646386.
- Marth AA, Goller SS, Kajdi GW, Marcus RP, Sutter R. Photon-Counting Detector CT: Clinical Utility of Virtual Monoenergetic Imaging Combined With Tin Prefiltration to Reduce Metal Artifacts in the Postoperative Ankle. Invest Radiol. 2024 Aug 1;59(8):545-553. doi: 10.1097/RLI.0000000000001058. Epub 2024 Jan 10. PMID: 38214560.
- Marth AA, von Deuster C, Sommer S, Feuerriegel GC, Goller SS, Sutter R, Nanz D. Accelerated High-Resolution Deep Learning Reconstruction Turbo Spin Echo MRI of the Knee at 7 T. Invest Radiol. 2024 Dec 1;59(12):831-837. doi: 10.1097/RLI.0000000000001095. Epub 2024 Jul 4. PMID: 38960863.
Musculoskeletal Radiology
The radiology team led by Prof. Dr. Reto Sutter carries out diagnostic imaging of the musculoskeletal system using a whole range of state-of-the-art X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and MRI equipment. The team focusses entirely on the musculoskeletal system, making it uniquely experienced in this field in Switzerland. The radiology services are directly available for all our patients and for referrals from other doctors and hospitals.