This month we feature research project work by Dr Genevieve Rayner of the Austin Node
This month we feature research project work by Dr Genevieve Rayner of the Austin Node. Dr Rayner is a clinical neuropsychologist focused on mood and memory problems in people with epilepsy. Genevieve, briefly tell us about your research. I am a clinical...
This month we feature research project work by Dr Stewart Ryan of Werribee node
This month we feature research project work by Dr Stewart Ryan of Werribee node. Dr Ryan is interested in 3D training models that are useful for learning techniques. For example, coiling vessels to treat a bleeding sinonasal tumour in a horse, guttural pouch empyema...
This month we feature research project work by Dr Blaine McCracken of Werribee node
This month we feature research project work by Dr Blaine McCracken of Werribee node. Dr McCracken looking at how a different laparoscopic technique that is currently used in humans and dogs may be adapted for use in rabbits, hopefully making the procedure safer for...
Dr Chad Bousman of the University of Melbourne wanted to know why some people developed long-term depression
Dr Chad Bousman of the University of Melbourne wanted to know why some people developed long-term depression. His team found the answer. Research published in British Journal of Psychiatry Open focusses on the SERT gene, which transports the mood-regulating chemical...
The Melbourne Neuroscience Institute is running a comprehensive and diverse science-based work experience program for secondary school students (Year 9 and 10) in Australia.
The Melbourne Neuroscience Institute is running a comprehensive and diverse science-based work experience program for secondary school students (Year 9 and 10) in Australia. Students will have the opportunity to work with a different research each day in disciplines...
MRtrix software package was developed at the Florey Austin for the processing of diffusion MRI, is widely used internationally and currently has over 8200 downloads
MRtrix software package was developed at the Florey Austin for the processing of diffusion MRI, is widely used internationally and currently has over 8200 downloads. MRtrix forms the basis for a Siemens Work In Progress Package that is expected to be released...
Dr Smith’s research is focused on the technical development of Diffusion MRI and its application in the brain
Dr Smith's research is focused on the technical development of Diffusion MRI and its application in the brain. The lab develops and maintains free open-source software for the analysis of diffusion MR data, "MRtrix", which gives the research community fast access to...
A number of students’ PhD projects across institutions and sites have been supported by the use of equipment made available by VBIC.
A number of students' PhD projects across institutions and sites have been supported by the use of equipment made available by VBIC. Peter Yoo is a PhD student at Parkville, who is investigating developing a novel diagnostic tool for invasive intracranial electrode...
