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Faculty Profile Last Modified Time: 05:23:23 PM Fri, 5 May 2023   Contact Information Masahiro Fujita Associated Profiles  Professor, Neurology, Houston Methodist Research Institute     mfujita@houstonmethodist.org    Web Link    Imaging & Radiology, Neurosciences    Associated Profiles Professional Preparation Research and Expertise Affiliations Appointments  Professional Preparation  Degree Major Institution Year  PhD Medicine Osaka University 1992  MD Medicine Osaka University 1987  Research and Expertise Research Interests   Dr. Fujita has made significant contributions to advance knowledge on brain disorders by imaging and discovering pathological changes in brain molecules. Increasing number of basic studies have shown that neuroinflammation is a key player in many brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and major depressive disorder. Dr. Fujita has done pioneering research studies to detect neuroinflammation by imaging translocator protein using PET. Dr. Fujita has also discovered abnormalities in signal transduction inside of cells and the correction by antidepressants in major depressive disorder. By collaborating with clinical and basic scientists within and outside of Houston Methodist, Dr. Fujita visualizes molecules, which are used as novel markers of disease status and therapeutic effects or as targets for novel therapies.  Publications/Creative Works Click here to search for this faculty member's publications on PubMed.  Affiliations  Research Consortia Gulf Coast Consortium for Mental Health Research John S. Dunn Gulf Coast Consortium for Innovative Drug Discovery and Development  Appointments Title Department / School Institution Professor Neurology Houston Methodist Research Institute

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