Binu Thomas

Dr. Binu Thomas is an Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern with primary appointments in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Radiology, and adjunct roles at UT Arlington and UT Dallas. His research bridges neuroscience and biomedical engineering, focusing on brain vascular function, metabolism, and aging-related cognitive decline.

• Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UT Southwestern and UT Arlington

His work investigates cerebrovascular reactivity, brain metabolism, and neurovascular coupling in aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), hypertension, obesity, and conditions like Moyamoya disease and multiple sclerosis. Recent studies highlight applications of fMRI, MRI techniques, and exercise interventions to mitigate dementia risk.

Publications reveal expertise in hemodynamic mapping, cerebrovascular reserve, and neurovascular interactions, with a focus on translating imaging methods into clinical biomarkers. He collaborates extensively with the Advanced Imaging Research Center at UT Southwestern, integrating advanced MRI protocols and metabolic imaging.