Dr I Jane Cox

Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a non-invasive technique that allows the study of chemical composition and structure.   Since the technique is also non-selective, MRS methodologies have been widely applied.  In vitro MRS has been used to obtain a metabolic profile of body fluids and tissues, and more recently the technique has been used by physicians to determine metabolic changes in disease in vivo. 

My research involves using MRS techniques to better understand disease processes and the response to treatment using a whole body in vivo MR system and, at higher magnetic field strengths, an in vitro MR system.  I collaborate with a number of groups, although currently many studies relate to applications of MRS to the hepatobiliary system. 

For more information please see the link to the Translational MR Spectroscopy  Grouping http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/about/divisions/cs/imagesci/janecox_0/