EILEEN LUEDERS: "Human Brain Mapping"
- Date: 21 May 2024, 10:15–12:00
- Location: Thunberg Lecture Hall, SCAS, Linneanum, Thunbergsvägen 2
- Type: Seminar
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- Organiser: Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS)
- Contact person: Sandra Rekanovic
Eileen Lueders (Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study, University of Auckland and Uppsala University) will give a seminar on the topic "Human Brain Mapping". The seminar will be followed by a Q&A session.
Abstract
In my talk, I will delve into the fascinating world of brain mapping, a rapidly evolving and relatively young field within the discipline of neuroscience. My research is based on capturing images of the human brain using structural neuroimaging techniques, specifically magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Structural MRI enables us to map brain anatomy with millimeter accuracy and to explore many different features, such as the shape, length, area, thickness, or volume of different brain structures. Much of my work revolves around neuroplasticity, which is the brain's remarkable ability to adapt and transform in response to various stimuli, whether internal or external. During my presentation, I will discuss three specific projects aimed at shedding light on neuroplasticity: (1) long-term meditation; (2) pregnancy and postpartum; and (3) menopause. The findings from these projects not only uncover the dynamic nature of our brains but also highlight their resilience and capacity for change throughout the lifespan.