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Gassan Massarweh, PhD, serves as Director of Cyclotron and Radiochemistry at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), a McGill University research and teaching institute within the McGill University Health Centre. As a core faculty member of the Brain Imaging Centre (BIC) and the Neuroimaging and Neuroinformatics Research Group, he leverages extensive prior experience from UQAM, the Montreal Neurological Institute, Dalhousie University (where he led the Radiochemistry Unit), and CRCHUM (as Head of Cyclotron) to advance PET imaging research.
His educational background includes a doctoral degree from the University of Hamburg.
- PhD, University of Hamburg
Massarweh's research centers on neuroimaging and neuroinformatics, with specialized expertise in radiochemistry and PET tracer development. He pioneers methodologies for synthesizing radiolabeled compounds targeting neurological pathways, including cholinergic and glutamatergic systems, to investigate neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. His work bridges molecular chemistry with clinical neuroscience to enhance diagnostic imaging precision.
Analysis of his publication record (2006-2012) reveals a dominant focus on PET radiotracer innovation, particularly fluorine-18 and carbon-11 labeled compounds ([18F]FEOBV, [11C]ABP688, [18F]altanserin). Key contributions include optimizing synthesis work-up procedures, validating reference tissue models, and applying novel tracers to stroke and receptor imaging. Early career work also encompasses inorganic chemistry studies of platinum-based complexes.
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While Massarweh is described as a "key resource person" for PET projects, no student advisement or grant funding details appear in the source text.
He directs the Cyclotron and Radiochemistry group at The Neuro, which provides critical infrastructure for radiotracer production and supports BIC users in executing advanced neuroimaging studies through technical expertise in radiosynthesis and cyclotron operations.
