Research
Emphasis Areas

Research Affiliates

Core Services
Behavioral Science Core

Brain Imaging Core

Cellular Morphology Core

Genetics Core

Infant Primate Research Laboratory Core

Instrument Development Laboratory Core

Satoshi Minoshima, M.D., Ph.D.,

Professor of Radiology
Research Affiliate, Center on Human Development and Disability
minoshim@u.washington.edu
206-543-3320
University of Washington, Box 357115
Seattle, WA 98195-7115

Dr. Minoshima uses imaging techniques for mapping the brain’s activity and structure to study changes that occur early in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), before symptoms occur. He and his colleagues have discovered very early changes in the posterior cingulate cortex in AD, results that are now considered to be one of the critical imaging findings regarding AD. This research will contribute to better early diagnosis and treatment for AD, which affects adults with Down syndrome. Dr. Minoshima and his colleagues also apply novel in vivo imaging technology to animal models of brain disorders. By increasing understanding of basic brain function, this research is also relevant to conditions such as traumatic brain injury and temporal lobe epilepsy that can contribute to developmental disability in children.

Neuroimaging and Biotechnology Lab web page

University of Washington • Center on Human Development and Disability Box 357920 • Seattle WA 98195-7920 USA • 206-543-7701 • chdd@u.washington.edu