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Patrick Dupont is a Full Professor of Brain Imaging at the Laboratory for Cognitive Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, Belgium. He also serves as an Extraordinary Professor in Nuclear Medicine at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. His academic affiliations include membership in the Medical Imaging Research Center (MIRC), Alzheimer Research Centre KU Leuven, and Leuven Brain Institute at KU Leuven.
Dupont earned his BSc in Mathematics from University Hasselt (1983), MSc in Mathematics from KU Leuven (1985), and PhD in Physics from KU Leuven (1990). His academic career progressed from Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven (1990-2002), to Associate Professor (2002-2005), Professor at the Department of Medical Diagnostic Sciences (2005-2007), and finally Professor at the Department of Neurosciences (2007-present).
Dupont's research focuses on image and data analysis in brain imaging and the analysis of large-scale networks in the brain. His work spans multiple neurological conditions including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, and depression. He employs advanced neuroimaging techniques such as PET, fMRI, and diffusion MRI to investigate brain structure, function, and connectivity. His research has significant clinical applications in diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and understanding disease mechanisms.
His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on functional brain networks in various conditions including glioma, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and neuromuscular disorders. He frequently employs multimodal imaging approaches combining PET, fMRI, and advanced diffusion MRI techniques. Many studies investigate the relationship between brain network alterations and cognitive outcomes, with particular attention to how treatments like radiation therapy affect brain connectivity.
Dupont leads multiple research projects funded through KU Leuven's research portal, including studies on neuromuscular disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and brain imaging techniques. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration across neurology, oncology, psychiatry, and radiology.
He directs the Laboratory for Cognitive Neurology at KU Leuven, which focuses on developing and applying advanced neuroimaging techniques to understand brain function in health and disease. The lab collaborates extensively with clinical departments and research centers within KU Leuven and internationally.
