Investigator, Asst Prof (M) Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Mass General Research Institute

Assistant Professor of Radiology Harvard Medical School

biosensing techniques; hyponatremia; nanotechnology; sodium; sodium compounds

The Lab has a unique operation. We have always focused on selecting ideas that would have the greatest positive impact for humanity (for some current projects see here). Our primary focus is to:

• Obtain a deeper understanding of human biology in health and disease
• Translate new biological understanding into clinically useful diagnostics
• Identify new therapeutic approaches and drug targets

The lab uses a variety of tools and platforms (bioimaging, chemical biology, bioengineering) for data acquisition. In general, we aim at obtaining:

• Quantitative in vivo measurements
• Systems-wide global measurements
• Dynamic, serial measurements
• An fine-grained understanding of in vivo function

We strongly encourage an unusual interdisciplinary approach, fostering collaboration between scientists and clinicians from diverse backgrounds. This convergence approach has led to many exciting discoveries and innovations at the Weissleder Lab.