Rex A. Moats

Rex A. Moats is an Associate Professor of Research Pathology and Radiology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and serves as Scientific Director of Small Animal Research at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). His work centers on developing advanced imaging techniques, particularly MRI, for preclinical and translational studies of brain tumors, neurological disorders, and ocular diseases.

His research interests include:

• Neuro-oncology (glioblastoma, medulloblastoma)
• Medical Imaging (MRI, PET, optical imaging)
• Small Animal Model Development
• Cancer Therapeutics and Drug Delivery
• Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
• Ophthalmology and Retinal Research
• Pulmonary Disease Imaging

His recent publications demonstrate strong translational focus, bridging preclinical models to clinical applications through innovations in brain tumor imaging, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and deep learning-based segmentation. Key trends include developing activator-based glioblastoma therapies, optimizing neuronavigation for shunt placement, and advancing live imaging of retinal organoids.

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As Scientific Director of Small Animal Research, Dr. Moats oversees a core facility dedicated to preclinical imaging methodologies, directing teams that operate advanced MRI systems and develop novel protocols for neuro-oncology, pulmonary, and ophthalmic research using rodent models.