University of Florida · BiochemistryMetabolic Imaging Innovations Lab
Matthew E Merritt · Gainesville, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Matthew E. Merritt's lab at the University of Florida focuses on developing advanced imaging techniques to study brain metabolism, particularly how the brain utilizes glucose for energy. The team is investigating new magnetic resonance imaging methods that can enhance the detection of metabolic processes in the brain, which could lead to better understanding and diagnosis of neurological diseases, including cancer. Their research aims to provide safer, non-invasive imaging alternatives to current methods, enabling repeated studies in various populations.
brain metabolismmagnetic resonance imagingdeuterium imagingglucose oxidationcancer detectionmetabolic imagingMRIHDO imagingbiomarkers
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop non-invasive imaging techniques for brain metabolism.
AIM 02Enhance detection of cerebral glucose oxidation.
AIM 03Compare magnetic resonance imaging with traditional PET scans.
AIM 04Investigate the role of insulin sensitivity on glucose utilization in the brain.
AIM 05Establish HDO imaging as a reliable biomarker for brain metabolism.
Skills the Lab Values
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)deuterium magnetic resonance imaging (DMI)animal modelsglucose metabolism assaysimage processing techniquescompressed sensing methodsdiffusion-weighted imagingdata analysisbiological sample handling
Output against the department
Publications231top 33% of dept.133rd of 402
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Citations7.4kbottom 40% of dept.240th of 402
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