Dr. Vasiliki Ikonomidou's Laboratory

Dr. Vasiliki Ikonomidou's Webpage

* Laboratory located at Mason's Fairfax Campus

Potential 2012 Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Projects

The Neuroimaging Lab is interested in the development of new techniques for early detection and monitoring of disease using magnetic resonance imaging. Ongoing projects involve normal brain development, Alzheimer's Disease, concussion, osteoporosis and knee pathologies. Possible projects include:

* Iron accumulation and brain atrophy in normal aging
* Techniques for osteoporosis monitoring
* Brainstem changes with age