Berr, Stuart S.
Primary Appointment
Professor, Radiology: Radiology Research
Education
- BA, Chemistry, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA
- PhD, Physical Chemistry, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
- Postdoc, Chemistry , University of Virginia
- Postdoc, Cardiology and Radiology, University of Virginia
Contact Information
PO Box 801332
Box 801332, 1192
Telephone: 434-924-5096
Email: sb4b@virginia.edu
Website: http://www.bme.virginia.edu/people/faculty/berr/
Research Disciplines
Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Cell and Developmental Biology, Metabolism, Molecular Pharmacology, Translational Science
Research Interests
Developing magnetic resonance (MR) techniques as a tool for basic biomedical research.
Research Description
Our laboratory is involved with developing magnetic resonance (MR) techniques as a tool for basic biomedical research. We have developed noninvasive, non-contrast-enhanced methods for imaging blood perfusion, demonstrated to be effective in imaging blood flow to the kidneys, lungs, heart, and brain in humans. We were also the first to demonstrate the feasibility of imaging the lung using hydrogen-based MR methods.
We have also been developing micro-imaging techniques for the study of the heart and vascular system in mice and rats. This project has been particularly challenging due to the high spatial and temporal resolution requirements.