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