The Beck lab uses advanced MRI techniques and ultra-high field MRI to understand how brain and spinal cord lesions form, grow, and repair in multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders that affect the central nervous system. We couple advanced MRI techniques with analysis of CSF and tissue specimens to understand the mechanisms underlying lesion formation and repair. With this work we hope to improve MS diagnostic and prognostic accuracy and develop new, more targeted treatments for people with MS.
For details on our current research, please review the specific pages found in the right sidebar.