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Mueez
U-Din
Academy Research Fellow, Turku PET Centre
Docent, Turku PET Centre
PhD. Docent of Medical Imaging and Metabolic Research
Turku PET Centre

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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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Cannabinoid Type 1 Receptors Are Upregulated During Acute Activation of Brown Adipose Tissue (2018)

Diabetes
Minna Lahesmaa, Olof Eriksson, Thorsten Gnad, Vesa Oikonen, Marco Bucci, Jussi Hirvonen, Kalle Koskensalo, Jarmo Teuho, Tarja Niemi, Markku Taittonen, Salla Lahdenpohja, Mueez U Din, Merja Haaparanta-Solin, Alexander Pfeifer, Kirsi A. Virtanen, Pirjo Nuutila
(Vertaisarvioitu alkuperäisartikkeli tai data-artikkeli tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä (A1))