University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Biomedical EngineeringBrain Metabolism and Cognitive Function Lab
Bistra Iordanova · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Bistra Iordanova's lab at the University of Pittsburgh focuses on understanding how brain metabolism relates to cognitive function, particularly in aging and Alzheimer's disease. They use advanced imaging techniques to study the interactions between neurons and their supporting cells, aiming to uncover how metabolic changes affect brain health. Their research could lead to new strategies for early diagnosis and treatment of cognitive decline.
brain metabolismneurodegenerationAlzheimer's diseaseimaging techniquescognitive decline
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the relationship between astrocyte-neuronal interactions and metabolic activity using in vivo microscopy.
AIM 02Examine oxidative phosphorylation's role in neuronal connectivity through wide-field imaging.
AIM 03Explore the impact of glucose and creatine metabolism on whole-brain functional connectivity.
Skills the Lab Values
in vivo two-photon microscopywide-field imagingmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)data modelingcell culturemetabolic assaysfunctional imagingneuroscience techniquescomputational modeling
Output against the department
Publications45bottom 5% of dept.565th of 595
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Citations1.1kbottom 7% of dept.554th of 595
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