Scott Beeman

Assistant Professor, School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering

My laboratory develops quantitative magnetic‑resonance (MRI and NMR) methods to measure tissue microstructure and metabolism in vivo. Specifically, our team integrates advanced diffusion MRI signal modelling, deuterium (2H) metabolic MRI, and oxygen‑sensitive MRI techniques to study neurodegenerative, metabolic, and oncologic disease. These tools form the technical foundation of a current NCI R37 MERIT award on invasive glioma subtypes and foundation‑ and state‑supported studies in Alzheimer’s disease and tumor metabolism. To date, my research has produced 47 peer‑reviewed publications, >1500 citations, and more than $4 M in research funding, demonstrating my capacity to lead multidisciplinary projects and manage complex budgets. Central to my research program is trainee mentorship; current and past primary trainees include three post‑doctoral fellows, eight PhD students, and numerous master’s and undergraduate researchers, several of whom have earned competitive fellowships and awards.