University of Utah · Biomedical EngineeringCardiac MRI Research Lab
Edward Vr Dibella · Salt Lake City, Utah
Research Focus
Dr. Edward Vr Dibella's lab focuses on improving MRI techniques to assess heart conditions, particularly myocardial fibrosis, which is important for diagnosing various cardiac diseases. By developing non-contrast MRI methods, the lab aims to provide better, safer ways to monitor heart health, especially for patients who cannot use traditional contrast agents. Their research has significant implications for public health, helping to enhance diagnosis and treatment evaluation for millions affected by cardiac diseases.
MRImyocardial fibrosiscardiovascular diseasesnon-contrast imagingcardiac MRI
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop and test new MRI methods for assessing myocardial fibrosis.
AIM 02Compare T1rho methods with conventional MRI techniques in preclinical models.
AIM 03Characterize repeatability of non-contrast MRI methods in cardiac disease patients.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI imaging techniquesT1rho imagingpreclinical animal modelshistological analysismulti-parametric imaging
Output against the department
Publications208bottom 48% of dept.307th of 595
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Citations6.7ktop 49% of dept.293rd of 595
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