Speaker
Katharina J. Wenger
(Translational Neuroimaging)
Description
In this science hub, we demonstrate how metabolic imaging can detect ketone bodies live in the human brain. Using MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI), we scan one of our group members before and after consuming a ketone drink and directly visualize metabolic changes in real time. Visitors will get a quick, intuitive introduction to how this method works. This approach is not only exciting from a technical perspective - it also reflects a growing concept in cancer therapy, where altering metabolism (e.g., via ketone supplements or fasting) may influence tumor behavior.
Authors
Katharina J. Wenger
(Translational Neuroimaging)
Seyma Alcicek
Andrei Manzhurtsev
Dennis C. Thomas
Ulrich Pilatus
(Institut für Neuroradiologie, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt)