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Mueez
U-Din

Academy Research Fellow, Turku PET Centre
Docent, Turku PET Centre
PhD. Docent in Medical Imaging and Metabolic Research
Turku PET Centre

Areas of expertise

Medical Imaging
Metabolism
Brown and White Adipose Tissue

Biography

Dr Mueez U-Din has advanced degrees in Medical Imaging and a doctorate (PhD) in Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine from the University of Turku, Finland. 

Research

Dr Mueez U-Din’s research focuses on understanding the biology and molecular pathways controlling adipose tissue metabolism in humans. He examines how the hormones and signalling molecules regulate metabolic effects in fat depots. His work aims to contribute to the development of new preventative strategies and treatments for metabolic diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular complications. He has a keen interest in utilizing and optimizing medical imaging methods for metabolic health research.
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Publications

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Defective extracellular matrix remodeling in brown adipose tissue is associated with fibro-inflammation and reduced diet-induced thermogenesis (2023)

Cell Reports
Pellegrinelli Vanessa, Figueroa-Juárez Elizabeth., Samuelson Isabella, U-Din Mueez, Rodriguez-Fdez Sonia, Virtue Samuel., Leggat Jennifer, Çubuk Cankut., Peirce Vivian J., Niemi Tarja, Campbell Mark, Rodriguez-Cuenca Sergio, Blázquez Joaquin Dopazo, Carobbio Stefania, Virtanen Kirsi A., Vidal-Puig Antonio
(A1 Vertaisarvioitu alkuperäisartikkeli tieteellisessä lehdessä )

Cold-stimulated brown adipose tissue activation is related to changes in serum metabolites relevant to NAD+ metabolism in humans (2023)

Cell Reports
U-Din Mueez, de Mello Vanessa D, Tuomainen Marjo, Raiko Juho, Niemi Tarja, Fromme Tobias, Klåvus Anton, Gautier Nadine, Haimilahti Kimmo, Lehtonen Marko, Kristiansen Karsten, Newman John W, Pietiläinen Kirsi H, Pihlajamäki Jussi, Amri Ez-Zoubir, Klingenspor Martin, Nuutila Pirjo, Pirinen Eija, Hanhineva Kati, Virtanen Kirsi A
(A1 Vertaisarvioitu alkuperäisartikkeli tieteellisessä lehdessä )