AG Wildgruber

Prof. Dr. med. Moritz Wildgruber
Affiliation: LMU University Hospital, Radiology

Research Focus:
Prof. Wildgruber develops molecular imaging tools to visualize and monitor inflammation, fibrosis, and immune activity in cardiovascular and systemic diseases. His work supports both early diagnostics and image-guided therapies.

Role in ICON:
Within ICON's focus on vascular disease processes and heart disorders, Prof. Wildgruber contributes expertise in non-invasive imaging techniques such as PET/MRI to assess disease activity, therapeutic response, and biomarker dynamics in large animal models.

Key Areas of Work:

  • Molecular imaging of inflammation and vascular remodeling
  • Development of targeted imaging agents
  • Multimodal diagnostic workflows for cardiovascular disease

Techniques & Infrastructure:

  • Hybrid imaging platforms (PET/MRI, CT)
  • Immune cell tracking and tracer validation
  • Translational imaging protocols in pigs