Johns Hopkins University · NeuroscienceMetabolomic Insights Lab
Kathryn C. Fitzgerald · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Kathryn C. Fitzgerald's lab focuses on understanding multiple sclerosis (MS), a complex disease affecting the nervous system. The lab investigates metabolic changes in individuals with MS to identify biomarkers that can predict disease progression and reveal new therapeutic targets. Using advanced analysis of metabolic profiles, they aim to enhance personalized approaches to MS treatment and improve outcomes for patients.
multiple sclerosismetabolomicsbiomarkersdisease progressionneurodegenerative disordersamino acidstherapeutic targetsclinical trials
Research Aims
3AIM 01Evaluate whether metabolic changes predict subsequent MS prognosis.
AIM 02Characterize contributing mechanisms influenced by MS treatment.
AIM 03Assess the added predictive value of metabolomic markers with traditional disease measures.
Skills the Lab Values
metabolomicsclinical trial designdata analysisbiostatisticsserum samplingbiomarker identificationadvanced epidemiological modelingpatient recruitment strategies
Output against the department
Publications286top 24% of dept.163rd of 671
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Citations8.0ktop 47% of dept.316th of 671
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