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Metabolic Neuroimaging

Our research focuses on identifying neurobiological mechanisms associated with obesity and diabetes in humans using neuroimaging and neuromodulation methods. We are also investigating the role of brain-body interactions in the development of brain insulin action across the lifespan from the fetus to the elderly. Other research includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches to overcome brain insulin resistance and improve metabolic and cognitive health.

Our research focuses on identifying neurobiological mechanisms associated with obesity and diabetes in humans using neuroimaging and neuromodulation methods. We are also investigating the role of brain-body interactions in the development of brain insulin action across the lifespan from the fetus to the elderly. Other research includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment approaches to overcome brain insulin resistance and improve metabolic and cognitive health.

Scientists at Metabolic Neuroimaging

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Dr. Ralf Veit

Scientist
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Dr. Julia Hartkopf

Scientist
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Dr. Katrin Sippel

Scientist
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Dr. Sabine Frank-Podlech

Project Manager
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Lorenzo Semeia

PhD student
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Theresa Ester-Nacke

PhD student
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Hande Ezgi Atmaca Turan

PhD student
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Maike Borutta

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Our Clinical Trials & Cohort Studies

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STIM Study

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of targeted stimulation of insulin resistance affected brain areas using tDCS on cognition and metabolism.

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Ongoing trial

Dopamine Genetics

The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of the drug bromocriptine on weight loss in relation to the FTO genotype.

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Ongoing study

Intermittent Fasting to Improve Insulin Secretion (IFIS)

Intermittent fasting to improve insulin secretion: The IFIS study investigates the effect of intermittent fasting on insulin secretion.

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Exercise Study (acEX)

The acEX study investigates the effects of acute exercise on insulin response in the brain.

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Study reveals learning behavior of newborns and fetuses

How consciously do newborns perceive their environment and can they process these influences in such a way that they already learn from them? A team of researchers at the University Hospital Tübingen spent four years investigating these questions.

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Networks and Affiliations

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Primary Investigators

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Prof. Dr. Hubert Preissl

Administrative Director

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Prof. Dr. Stephanie Kullmann

Deputy Head of Section