Biographical summary
Jason Little, M.D., is a neuroradiology consultant with board certification in diagnostic radiology and subspecialty board certification in neuroradiology. Dr. Little interprets MRI and CT imaging of the brain, head/neck, and spine. His areas of expertise within neuroradiology include language, motor, and visual functional MRI for preoperative planning. He is involved in multidisciplinary groups in epilepsy and pituitary tumors and is active in clinical research in these areas.
In addition to his clinical areas of interest, Dr. Little is a certified Magnetic Resonance Medical Director (MRMD) for MRI safety through the International Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (IBMRS) and serves on Mayo Clinic Rochester's MRI safety committee to ensure safe access to MRI for patients with implanted medical devices.
Dr. Little is active in educational pursuits, with experience teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and lecturing at Continuing Medical Education courses. He is interested in the history of medicine and has served on Mayo Clinic's institutional historical committee since 2018.
Procedures performed
- Brain CT scan
- Brain MRI
- Diffusion-weighted MRI
- Functional MRI
- Perfusion MRI
Interests
- Epilepsy
- Pituitary tumors
- CNS infection
- Advanced brain tumor imaging with functional MRI, diffusion tensor imaging, tractography, and perfusion
- Ultra-high field MR imaging at 7 Tesla
- MRI safety
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2015
FellowRST Neuroradiology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2014
Residency - Diagnostic Radiology ResidencyUniversity of Rochester Medical Center
- 2010
Residency - Surgical InternshipRiverside Methodist Hospital
- 2009
MDOhio State University College of Medicine
- 2003
BS - Applied Physics and Russian - double majorBrigham Young University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2018
NeuroradiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
- 2016
Diagnostic RadiologyAmerican Board of Radiology
Awards and honors
- 2025
Certificate of Merit: scientific abstractARRS 2025, American Roentgen Ray Society
- 2019
Best Educational ExihibitAmerican Society of Functional Neuroradiology
- 2012
2012 1st Place Scientific Exhibit; Carotid Imaging: Beyond Velocity CriteriaAmerican Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
- 2007
Landacre Honor Society, The Ohio State University College of Medicine – induction 2007Ohio State University College of Medicine
- 2003
InductionSigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society
Professional memberships
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Functional Neuroradiology
- 2019 - present
MemberInternational Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Osler Society
Publications