Thomas H. Mareci

Thomas H. Mareci is a Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Florida. He leads the Mareci Lab, focusing on neuroimaging and magnetic resonance techniques. His work includes developing diffusion imaging methods, convection-enhanced drug delivery modeling, and RF coil innovations for improved MRI sensitivity.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, University of Oxford (1982)
• M.S. in Physics, University of Florida (1979)
• B.S. in Physics, University of Florida (1972)

Research Interests: His research integrates NMR techniques to study nervous system structure and function, including in vivo/ex vivo tissue analysis, drug delivery dynamics, and advanced imaging hardware/software. Current projects involve mapping neural fiber tracts, studying drug distribution barriers, and designing implantable RF coils.

Publications: Recent work highlights applications of neuroimaging biomarkers in Friedreich Ataxia, high-field MRI for perivascular network analysis, and deep learning for QSM image segmentation. His studies emphasize diffusion MRI's role in detecting early neurodegenerative changes and refining clinical protocols for neurological disorders.

Labs/Teams: The Mareci Lab collaborates on projects involving ultra-high field MRI, computational modeling of drug delivery, and neuroimaging biomarker development.