Functional and Hybrid Imaging in Molecular Neuroscience

Dear Colleagues,

Understanding the brain requires looking beyond its structure to explore the complex molecular and functional processes that drive behavior, cognition and disease. Recent advances in imaging now allow us to see these processes in action, combining high-resolution functional techniques—such as functional MRI (fMRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), and electroencephalography (EEG)—with powerful molecular approaches like positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). When used together, these methods provide an unparalleled window into how brain chemistry, connectivity and activity interact in both healthy and disordered states.

This Special Issue, “Functional and Hybrid Imaging in Molecular Neuroscience,” invites researchers to share innovative work that bridges molecular insights with functional brain mapping. We welcome studies that introduce new imaging probes, explore combined PET/MRI or PET/CT techniques, validate novel biomarkers or use multimodal imaging to study brain development, neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation or psychiatric conditions. Reviews and original research that link laboratory discoveries to clinical applications are especially encouraged, as are contributions that point toward more personalized and precise approaches to diagnosing and treating brain disorders.

Dr. Marija-Magdalena Petrinovic
Guest Editor

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