University of Iowa · Biomedical EngineeringBrain Metabolism Imaging Lab
Vincent A Magnotta · Iowa City, Iowa
Research Focus
Dr. Vincent A. Magnotta's lab at the University of Iowa focuses on using advanced imaging techniques to understand brain metabolism and its relation to neurological and psychiatric disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease and bipolar disorder. Their research aims to develop high-resolution imaging methods that can identify metabolic changes in the brain, helping to improve diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of these conditions. The lab's studies also explore the role of the cerebellum in mood regulation and suicidal behavior, contributing to the development of potential therapeutic strategies.
magnetic resonance spectroscopic imagingAlzheimer's diseasebipolar disordercerebellar metabolismsuicidal behaviorpsychiatric disordersmood regulationneuroimagingbrain connectivitymetabolic changes
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop high-resolution magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) framework for studying Alzheimer's disease.
AIM 02Evaluate changes in cerebellar metabolism and function related to mood fluctuations in bipolar disorder.
AIM 03Investigate the neural circuits involved in suicidal behavior through imaging studies.
AIM 04Assess the reliability and utility of MRSI tools in clinical cohorts.
AIM 05Generate a normative metabolic atlas to aid in diagnosis and research.
Skills the Lab Values
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)longitudinal study designneuroimaging data analysisfunctional connectivity analysis3D imaging techniquesspectral data quantificationclinical assessmentsdata visualizationstatistical analysis
Output against the department
Publications490top 16% of dept.98th of 595
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Citations17ktop 21% of dept.124th of 595
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