Limbic maturational changes in adolescence and young adulthood (LIMCA) - A longitudinal study [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Mayuresh Korgaonkar (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Leanne Williams ,  Prof Stuart Grieve

Brief description Structural and cognitive changes of the limbic regions have been linked to number psychiatric disorders. A thorough understanding of the dynamics of healthy maturation of these brain areas with age is necessary. The main aim of this research is to longitudinally study and model the neuro-developmental changes of the limbic region during adolescence and young adulthood. These will provide an invaluable template in identifying deviant patterns of limbic development in children with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Funding Amount $AUD 418,897.74

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant