The objective of our research program is to improve our understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using advanced neuroimaging techniques.
ABOUT US
The lab works in close collaboration with scientists in the departments of biomedical engineering and computing science to develop and apply advanced brain imaging techniques to study different characteristics of brain involvement in ALS, including changes in structure, chemistry, and function.
These methods show immense promise in providing a biomarker, namely a test that can be used to detect disease earlier, monitor disease progression, and evaluate new therapies.
Such a tool would accelerate drug testing and lead to the realization of effective treatment faster.
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Neuroimaging
Our lab uses advanced MRI techniques to study different aspects of brain degeneration, including diffusion tensor imaging, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, functional MRI, and quantitative structural imaging.
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Biomarkers
Our aim is to develop MRI-based biomarkers to aid in diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of disease progression in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and related neurodegenerative disorders.
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Multidisciplinary
Our research involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team consisting of neurologists, MR scientists, computing scientists, neuropathologists, biostatisticians, research staff, trainees and more.
Training Opportunities
The lab is seeking students wishing to pursue graduate level degrees in Neuroscience, Computing Science, and Biomedical Engineering.
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