B. S., Chemistry, Grinnell College, 1977
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, Wake Forest University, 1986

MR4 Building, Room 1192
Box 800759
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22908

berr@virginia.edu

Research Interests

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.

Recent Publications

Beyers RJ, Smith RS, Xu Y, Piras BA, Salerno M, Berr SS, Meyer CH, Kramer CM, French BA, Epstein FH
T(2) -weighted MRI of post-infarct myocardial edema in mice.

Locke LW, Williams MB, Fairchild KD, Zhong M, Kundu BK, Berr SS
FDG-PET Quantification of Lung Inflammation with Image-Derived Blood Input Function in Mice.

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