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Brain Energy
Metabolism

Pioneering the future of brain science through advanced imaging and metabolic research. We decode neural energetics and glial function to revolutionize our understanding of the living brain.

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2025
macrophages

Interleukin-34-dependent perivascular macrophages promote vascular function in the brain

Van Hove H – Immunity

2025

Distinct clinical, imaging, and cerebrospinal fluid profiles in people with late-onset multiple sclerosis

Steinegger L – Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

2025
angiogenesis

Deletion of microsomal epoxide hydrolase gene leads to increased density in cerebral vasculature and enhances cerebral blood flow in mice

Marowsky A – Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism

2025
Stroke

Transcranial Cortex-Wide Imaging of Murine Ischemic Perfusion With Large-Field Multifocal Illumination Microscopy

Chen Z – Stroke

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Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology

We are working on breakthroughs in our current understanding of normal brain function and how we can target diseases of the central nervous system with novel approaches. We teach modern pharmacology to medical and science students.

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Our team studies brain energy metabolism and glial biology with the tools of tomorrow. Join us on this exciting journey.

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