Yurii Shepelytskyi

Dr. Yurii Shepelytskyi is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Lakehead University, with a focus on advanced medical imaging techniques. His research spans hyperpolarized Xenon-129 MRI, Fluorine-19 imaging, and molecular contrast agent development for applications in neuroscience, pulmonology, and neurodegenerative disease detection.

• Specializes in MRI technology and HyperCEST imaging.
• Investigates Xenon and Fluorine contrast agents for brain and lung imaging.
• Develops novel MRI hardware (e.g., passive Lenz resonators) for signal enhancement.

Recent work includes optimizing pulse sequences for hyperpolarized Xenon imaging, studying hemoglobin glycation effects via MRI, and advancing PET/MRI integration for high-sensitivity diagnostics. No formal awards, affiliations with labs, or student advising details are publicly documented.