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Imaging Seminars
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| Title |
Probing the “dying forward” hypothesis in Motor Neuron Disease using MR diffusion tractography |
| Speaker |
A/Prof Stephen Rose |
| Date and Time |
Tuesday 30 June at 11:00am |
| Venue: |
Seminar Room, Level 7, QBI, St Lucia |
| Abstract: |
Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting motor neurons in the spinal cord, brainstem and motor cortex. While the site of disease onset has not been determined, recent findings from patient studies have given weight towards a primary disorder of corticomotoneurons, with excitotoxic anterograde degeneration of anterior horns cells occurring as a secondary process. In this talk, I will outline novel HARDI-derived tractography based methods we have developed to investigate this hypothesis. In particular, I will discus methods for correlating intra and interhemispheric motor connectivity with MND clinical phenotype. |
| Title |
The mirror system and the perception of action in Parkinson's disease. |
| Speaker |
Dr Ross Cunnington |
| Date and Time |
Tuesday 23 June at 11:00am |
| Venue: |
Seminar Room, Level 7, QBI, St Lucia |
| Abstract: |
There is growing evidence that the motor system of the brain also plays a role in the perception of observed actions. The human mirror system, comprising regions of inferior parietal and ventral premotor cortex, is thought to provide a mechanism for matching observed actions to equivalent motor representations of the action in higher motor regions of the brain. Parkinson's disease involves severe impairment of voluntary action caused by deficits in the function of the higher motor areas (premotor and supplementary motor area) linked by the basal ganglia. This study examines whether motor impairments in Parkinson's disease also cause deficits in the function of the mirror system and the perception of observed actions. An overview of the study and preliminary results will be presented. |
Students' Talks
We are pleased to announce that the first in a monthly series of talks by CMR research students will begin on Friday 12 June 2009.
The purpose of these talks is to foster greater communication of research between staff and students, and provide an opportunity for students to share their research with the wider CMR community. For students this is an opportunity to give a brief, informal presentation about your research whilst promoting discussion of any research-related issues and take advantage of the wide range of research experience at the Centre, as well as gaining valuable presentation skills in a friendly supportive environment.
Talks will take place on the second Friday of each month at 3pm, held in the CMR meeting room, Gehrmann Building, starting this Friday 12th June.
The inaugural presentation will be given by Nina Dovalil, who has been carrying out research here with Graeme Hanson as part of her German PhD program.
Celebration of Science Program at UQ!
In 2009, The University of Queensland (UQ) is proud to bring you all the colour, vibrance and excitement of science through its Celebration of Science program.
Join with us to celebrate the rich and diverse array of scientific work undertaken at UQ through a wide range of events, activities and showcases in the Celebration of Science program. Whether you’re a community member, student, scientist, professional or alumnus, the Celebration of Science offers something for all ages and interests.
For more information, visit http://www.uq.edu.au/science/celebration-events
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