ASU researcher earned PECASE for neurodegenerative diagnostics

Hannah Weisman
For some, the journey is the destination. For optical imaging and biomarker researcher Barbara Smith , the tools define the journey. Smith, who is an associate professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering , part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, is developing brain imaging technologies and identifying disease markers for neurodegenerative diseases. Her efforts have distinguished her as a powerhouse in neurol