University of California-San Francisco · Biomedical EngineeringCognitive Function and Neuroimaging Lab
Yan Li · San Francisco, California
Research Focus
Dr. Yan Li's lab at the University of California, San Francisco focuses on understanding and improving cognitive functioning and quality of life for patients with lower grade astrocytoma. They use advanced MRI techniques to assess how tumors and their treatment impact brain function. The research aims to develop better clinical strategies for patient management and treatment therapy based on their findings.
lower grade gliomaMRIcognitive functioningneuroimagingquality of lifetumor burdenmetabolic imagingradiation therapyIDH mutationastrocytoma
Research Aims
3AIM 01Utilize a multimodality MRI protocol to evaluate cognitive functioning in astrocytoma patients.
AIM 02Assess the impact of tumor growth and treatment on cognitive decline and quality of life.
AIM 03Identify metabolic signatures associated with tumor recurrence and their effects on cognition.
Skills the Lab Values
proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imagingfunctional MRIdata analysisdiffusion MRIpatient assessment techniquesmetabolic imaging protocolsclinical research methodsimage processingstatistical modelingtreatment outcome evaluation
Output against the department
Publications609top 11% of dept.63rd of 595
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Citations8.9ktop 38% of dept.229th of 595
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