Stony Brook University · Biomedical EngineeringNeuroimaging and Biomarkers Lab
Nashaat Turkman · Stony Brook, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Nashaat Turkman's lab focuses on developing innovative imaging techniques to study brain disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. The lab is working on creating a new type of PET probe that targets a specific enzyme involved in brain health, which could help detect Alzheimer's at earlier stages and track its progression. By combining advanced chemistry and imaging modalities, the research aims to enhance our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and improve drug targeting strategies.
Alzheimer's diseasePET imaginghistone deacetylaseneurologymolecular probestranslational research
Research Aims
3AIM 01Validate a novel class-IIa HDAC PET imaging probe for Alzheimer's disease.
AIM 02Optimize and automate the synthesis of [18F]NT311D for PET imaging.
AIM 03Perform PET imaging biodistribution and radiation dosimetry studies in animal models.
Skills the Lab Values
PET imagingautoradiographyimmunohistochemistryradio synthesisbiodistribution studieskinetic modelingepigeneticsanimal models
Output against the department
Publications32bottom 2% of dept.580th of 595
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Citations298bottom 2% of dept.581st of 595
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