Lally Lab

Advanced brain imaging in Parkinson's

The Lally Lab is pioneering innovative approaches to visualise and measure brain changes in Parkinson's using cutting-edge magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. Their research focuses on the substantia nigra, a critical brain region severely affected by Parkinson's disease. By combining magnetic resonance and optical physics, Dr Lally has developed ultra-high-resolution imaging methods that can detect microscopic changes in brain tissue. This groundbreaking work builds on his previous success in developing techniques to measure brain injury in newborns, and has earned him prestigious fellowships from the Wellcome Trust and the Edmond and Lily Safra Foundation. 

Dr Lally is now applying these advanced imaging techniques to understand how Parkinson's disease affects brain structure at the microscopic level. His research aims to provide new insights into how Parkinson's disease progresses and could lead to better ways of monitoring the condition and evaluating new treatmentsThe work represents an important bridge between physics and medicine, using innovative technology to better understand and potentially treat one of our most challenging neurodegenerative conditions.