What the facility does
Body-composition analysis using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and CT-image analysis
Areas of expertise
Dr. Mourtzakis’s research program examines the effects of nutrition and exercise on body composition and metabolism in cancer and critical-care patients. The facility uses advanced methods with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and CT imaging to understand features of body composition and their association with deleterious metabolic and clinical outcomes.
Research services
Body-composition analysis (for research not diagnostic purposes), bone-scan analysis (for research not diagnostic purposes)
Sectors of application
- Education
- Healthcare and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
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Specialized lab |
Equipment |
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Body Composition Room |
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometer |
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SliceOmatic software |
Additional information
| Title | Hyperlink |
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| Marina Mourtzakis | https://uwaterloo.ca/kinesiology-health-sciences/people-profiles/marina-mourtzakis |