Neff Hall Room 142B
2101 E Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
2101 E Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Biographical Statement
Christine Rassel joined the Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences program at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University Fort Wayne in 2026. She serves as the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Coordinator and Associate Professor of Clinical Radiologic and Imaging Sciences.
Christine has been part of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University since 2016, previously serving as Clinical Coordinator for the Medical Imaging Technology program at IU Kokomo. She brings extensive experience in medical imaging across multiple modalities, including radiography, mammography, MRI, and diagnostic medical sonography. She continues to maintain active clinical practice as a sonographer with Community Health Network, supporting the integration of current clinical standards into curriculum design and clinical education.
Her clinical and instructional expertise includes abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, and vascular sonography, with a strong emphasis on clinical competency development, quality assurance, and workforce readiness. In her leadership role, she supports accreditation-aligned clinical education, interprofessional collaboration, and continuous program improvement.
Christine earned her Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology from 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University in 2007 and her Master of Public Health in Public Health Management from 91³Ô¹ÏÍø University in 2022. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree at the American College of Education, with scholarly interests focused on maternal and fetal health outcomes, including the role of diagnostic imaging, access to high-quality prenatal care, and systems-level factors influencing equity and outcomes in maternal–fetal medicine.
Education
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Public Health (in progress)
American College of Education
Master of Public Health (MPH), Public Health Management
91³Ô¹ÏÍø University Kokomo, Kokomo, IN
Bachelor of Science (BS), Medical Imaging Technology
91³Ô¹ÏÍø University 91³Ô¹ÏÍøpolis, 91³Ô¹ÏÍøpolis, IN
Associate of Science (AS), Radiography
Marian University, 91³Ô¹ÏÍøpolis, IN
Certifications
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) – Abdomen
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) – Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Radiography
- Mammography
Organizations
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
91³Ô¹ÏÍø Society of Radiologic Technologists (ISRT)
Lambda Nu National Honor Society for the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences