Aspect Imaging, a developer of high-performance compact MRI imaging systems, has made two executive appointments:

Peter Bendel, Ph.D., as chief technology officer, will lead Aspect Imaging's platform technology initiatives and continue to create new technology opportunities. He will continue his role on Aspect Imaging's scientific advisory board. Bendel has 30 years of experience in the MRI field. Previously, he worked at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and in the corporate research laboratory of ExxonMobil. He is author of over 60 scientific papers and has been awarded several patents in the MRI field.

Eran Toledo, Ph.D., as vice president of R&D, is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the 30-person engineering team at Aspect Imaging, including software and sequence development, advanced magnet design and mechanical engineering teams. He will help manage Aspect products across the pre-clinical, clinical and industrial markets. Toledo has over 15 years of experience in the medical device field, most recently as vice president of R&D at BSP, a medical device company focused on cardiology applications.