WMCWeill Medical College of Cornell University · Neuroscience
Multiple Sclerosis Research Unit
Susan A Gauthier · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Susan A. Gauthier's lab focuses on understanding multiple sclerosis (MS), specifically how chronic inflammation affects the brain and cognitive function in patients. By using advanced imaging techniques, her team aims to identify biomarkers for treatment effectiveness and develop personalized therapies. Their research explores both structural and functional changes in the brain as MS progresses, ultimately seeking to improve patient care and outcomes.
multiple sclerosischronic inflammationcognitive impairmentbrain imagingbiomarkersiron-laden lesionsquantitative susceptibility mapping
Research Aims
4AIM 01Establish a biomarker for chronic inflammation in multiple sclerosis using quantitative susceptibility mapping.
AIM 02Investigate the relationship between cognitive function and brain network changes in MS using multi-modal imaging.
AIM 03Identify existing therapies that effectively reduce inflammation in chronic MS lesions.
AIM 04Develop tools to predict patients at risk for cognitive decline based on brain imaging findings.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI scanningquantitative susceptibility mappingdiffusion MRIfunctional MRIpositron emission tomography (PET)animal modelsdata analysis in Rlongitudinal study designbiostatistics
Output against the department
Publications197top 37% of dept.250th of 671
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Citations6.6kbottom 46% of dept.365th of 671
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