Available projects

The NMTL is seeking motivated and clever students to join our research team. Please click on links below to learn more about projects that we are currently seeking people to join.

Neurohydrodynamics related

• Measurement of brain volume change due to acute modification of intracranial pressure
• Construction and MRI testing of a 3D model of the spinal subarachnoid space
• Measurement and characterization of cough induced subarachnoid space pressure wave reverberations during lumbar puncture
• What is the relative distribution of spinal subarachnoid space volumetric compliance in healthy subjects?

Sleep and breathing related

• Physiological impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on cerebral blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid dynamics in healthy awake volunteers (MRI)

Cardiovascular related

• A prospective and controlled clinical study to evaluate the effect of ascending aortic reconstructive surgery on cardiovascular hemodynamics
• non-invasive measurement of cerebrovascular properties
• design and development of an improved vascular graft

Medical technology related

• a low-cost directional hearing aid