New York University · Biomedical EngineeringAdvanced MRI Research Lab
Yvonne W Lui · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Yvonne W. Lui’s lab focuses on improving MRI technology to investigate brain injuries, specifically mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI). By applying advanced sodium MRI techniques, the research aims to identify unique imaging biomarkers that can better understand the damage caused by such injuries and lead to improved treatment options. This work is crucial as it has the potential to unravel the complicated biological changes following MTBI, offering new avenues for developing effective therapies.
sodium MRImild traumatic brain injurybiomarkersneuroimagingclinical research
Research Aims
5AIM 01Identify imaging biomarkers of disease in patients with mild traumatic brain injury.
AIM 02Quantify brain sodium levels post-injury to explore its relationship with clinical symptoms.
AIM 03Investigate the link between microstructural changes and sodium levels using advanced diffusion MRI.
AIM 04Develop noninvasive imaging markers for injury severity and recovery predictions.
AIM 05Translate preclinical findings in sodium dysregulation to clinical application for MTBI patients.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI technique optimizationimage reconstructiondata analysisanimal modelsdiffusion MRIcoil design
Output against the department
Publications207bottom 48% of dept.308th of 595
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Citations6.1kbottom 46% of dept.320th of 595
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