Center Information
The Center is involved in the development and application of new
magnetic resonance methods for monitoring physiology and
biochemistry in vivo. Major research topics
include:
- Innovative applications of stable isotopes
(2H and 13C)
- Modern NMR methods to measure flux through biochemical
pathways in animals and human subjects
- The design of new lanthanide-based agents that report
features of the intra- and extracellular environment
The Center is supported by the National Institutes of Health
National Center for Research Resources which funds technology
development and application to humans. Through the National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the
technology is also made available to the study of mice under the
Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center initiative.
The Research Activity
section, in the left menu bar, provides brief descriptions of the
activities taking place at this center. These consist of:
- Technology development in NMR spectroscopy and imaging
methods
- Application of such technology in the study of humans and
animals
- Developing and providing software for determining metabolic
fluxes
- An annual symposium to discuss recent developments and
explore how they can be used in different areas of research
- Training in the technology for outside users
- Opportunities for collaborations
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