Active Research Project
Investigator(s):
Tracy Butler, M.D.
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Last Updated:
June 6, 2022
Inflammation is a vital, complex process by which certain cells or tissues identified by the immune system as abnormal (e.g., foreign, damaged or dead) can be repaired or removed to facilitate continued survival of remaining cells and the organism. Excessive or dysregulated inflammation can be harmful, especially in the brain We uses Positron emission tomography to assess inflammation in aging and in disorders including epilepsy, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD.)