Mission Statement

1. Utilize advanced imaging technologies to further the understanding of brain structure & function through the study of healthy individuals, clinical populations, and translational animal models.
2. Investigate the influence of genetic variation on imaging phenotypes including brain structure and function in health and illness as well as treatment response.
3. Provide training and experience in structural, functional and molecular neuroimaging research.
4. Develop, assess, and validate emerging technologies.
• Optimize the use of existing molecular and functional imaging methodologies including PET, fMRI, DTI, MRS, perfusion and morphometric imaging;
• Develop advanced image processing and analytic methods to address emerging neuroscience questions.
5. Advance the state of the art in clinical care for brain disorders including neurosurgical planning and image-guided therapy.