Advanced neuroimaging modalities and clinical correlates in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders

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Project Title
Advanced neuroimaging modalities and clinical correlates in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders
Principal Investigator
Dr Chan, Koon Ho   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Chiu Pui Wai   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Mak Ka Fung Henry   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
42
Start Date
2018-08-01
Amount
1162179
Conference Title
Advanced neuroimaging modalities and clinical correlates in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders
Presentation Title
Keywords
brain volume loss, diffusion kurtosis, magnetic resonance, Multiple sclerosis, myo-inositol, Neuromyelitis optica
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
05160086
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2018
Status
On-going
Objectives
Study the physical and cognitive impairments and changes in central nervous system (CNS) of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD), including volume loss, diffusion and metabolic characteristics with advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques