Neurocognitive studies of brain plasticity associated with surgical treatment of arteriovenous malformations [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Gregory Savage (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anina Rich ,  Dr Christopher Baker ,  Prof Mark Williams ,  Prof Michael Morgan
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Brief description We will use state-of-the-art brain imaging methods to test whether specific brain areas which have been chronically starved of adequate blood supply can regenerate, informing debate about limits on brain plasticity. Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are longstanding defects which can cause thinking skills to 'migrate' to other brain regions in childhood without noticeable impact. Surgical correction allows a test of what happens to the previously inactive area: Does the area 'start to think'?

Funding Amount $AUD 701,922.13

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

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