The VBIC operates under a collaborative agreement across four geographically distinct nodes and organisations: Hawthorn (Swinburne University of Technology), Parkville/Werribee (University of Melbourne), Clayton (Monash Biomedical Imaging), Austin (the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. In the coming months, our newsletter will focus on each of the locations in turn.
This month we focus on Swinburne Node, led by Node Director Professor Susan Rossell. Professor Rossell is the BPsyC Neuroimaging Principal at the Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre. Their state of the art equipment includes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Magnetoencephalography (MEG), electroencephalography (EEG), trans-cranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a radiofrequency (RF) laboratory,a computer-assisted interview facility (CATI), and a national internet-based psychological assessment & treatment centre (National e-Therapy Centre; NeTC).
Download the Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre flyer (PDF).
Anorexia Study Reveals Abnormal Eye Movements
Australian researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have studied the eye movements of anorexia patients and discovered a biomarker that could be used to diagnose anorexia.
We are delighted to present a series of case studies about PhD students' research that is using equipment made available by VBIC.
Our first case study focuses on Sarah Catchlove, a PhD student at Swinburne, who is investigating the alterations in cerebrovascular function and physiology (including CVR). You can read more about Sara's research here.
A number of students' PhD projects across institutions and sites have been supported by the use of equipment made available by VBIC.
If you or a student you know is nearing completion of a PhD and has been using equipment provided by VBIC, contact us. We'd love to hear about your experience!
Researchers from the Brain and Psychological Sciences Research Centre (BPsyC) at Swinburne University of Technology are currently running a clinical trial looking for abnormalities in the brains of people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
BDD is a severe mental disorder where the main symptom is an excessive fear of looking ugly or disfigured, despite having a normal appearance. BDD reportedly affects around five times more of the population than other body images disorders like anorexia, however it has received remarkably little research attention.
Register for our two-day workshop featuring some of the most important research leaders in magnetoencephalography (MEG).
Swinburne University of Technology has one of the most advanced brain imaging facilities in the world. The centrepiece of this facility is a 306 sensor magnetometer, the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Learn more about the unique capabilities of MEG and how it can be used in basic and clinical research and clinical decision-making.
The Melbourne Neuroscience Institute (MNI) is offering a competitive Interdisciplinary Seed Funding Scheme for grants of $10-000 to $40,000 to support interdisciplinary research projects in the field of neuroscience and related disciplines.
The purpose of this funding is to provide short-term (up to one year) support for highly innovative seed projects that will lead to new collaborations and research teams, and which have significant potential for future funding by the NHMRC, ARC or commercial entities.
New Treatment for Seizures in Animals and Humans
Researchers at the University of Melbourne are focusing on ground-breaking research into a range of conditions suffered both by animals and humans. Dr Long, a neurosurgeon and the Head of Neurology at the University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital, and his team are undertaking a new treatment for seizures known as counter-current stimulation.
The NIH and NHMRC have agreed to cooperate in the BRAIN Initiative involving Australian and U.S. scientists. NHMRC is considering supporting Australian researchers for the following BRAIN Initiative funding opportunity: "Foundations of human brain imaging bridging scales and modalities."
Add your event to our list! VBIC maintains a list of events held in Victoria, across Australia and significant international conferences. To see the list visit the events page of our website. To have your event added to the list get in touch via email.
Here at VBIC we are always looking to add new information about how the imaging equipment across Victoria is being used - on its own or in conjunction with other platform technologies.
As an example, check out some of the articles containing data generated from VBIC equipment. If you would like to add yours to our list, send it through (vbic@ravencg.com.au).
VBIC provides resources for use across the imaging community. These resources have been developed based on needs expressed to us by the user community. Current resources cover:
If you have an idea or requirement for a resource, send us a suggestion via email.
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Promote your events and publications through VBIC. Our website is regularly updated with news and event items. These items can also be circulated through twitter. If you would like an item advertised through VBIC email us.
We are delighted to present a series of case studies about PhD students' research that is using equipment made available by VBIC.
