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Figure 1. Computational fluid dynamics simulation of CSF movement in the cervical spine by Soroush Pahlavian with spinal cord nerve roots and denticulate ligaments included.

Figure 2. 3D rendering of peak systolic CSF velocities in the aqueduct of Sylvius and 3rd ventricle obtained by 4D MRI imaging by Theresia Yiallourou.

Figure 3. in silico, in vivo, and in vitro CSF experiments. Laser Doppler vibrometry surface motion analysis of an in vitro spinal cord model (left), in vivo MR pulse wave velocity measurement in the spinal canal (center), and an in vitro cerebrospinal fluid system model (right).

Welcome to the NIML

The Neurophysiological Imaging and Modeling Laboratory (NIML) at The University of Idaho Department of Biological Engineering is led by Dr. Bryn Martin. Our aim is to conduct clinical translational research that enhances human health and well being for the millions of people affected by CNS disorders. We develop and apply advanced MR imaging and computational modeling techniques to investigate the pathophysiology of CNS disorders and therapeutics from a hydrodynamic and biomechanical perspective and develop related medical technologies.

Research

Figure 4. Ongoing research projects at the Neurophysiological Imaging and Modeling Laboratory (NIML).

The NIML's conducts in vivo, in vitro and in silico experiments to investigate four main areas of research (Figure 4):

1. Intrathecal drug and gene vector delivery
2. Hydrocephalus and Chiari malformation
3. Medical Devices and Technology
4. Neurodegenerative disorders

Projects

Please click on the links below to learn more about the current, available, and past research projects at the NIML.

• Open Research Assistant Positions for projects that we need help with.
• Current projects that we are working on.
• Past projects that have been completed.

Research Team

The NIML is a multi-disciplinary research group located at the University of Idaho and collaborating institutions.

• Click here to learn more about our research team.
• Click here to find open research positions in the NIML.
• Click here to see our collaborators.

Background

• Click here for background on neurophysiological imaging and modeling.

Publications

• Click here for a list of NIML publications on Google Scholar.

Links

• Take a moment to visit the | Neurohydrodynamics Youtube channel to see some videos of our work.
• Click here for external links to related laboratories, conferences, and organizations.
• Past NIML monthly meetings are here.

News

Date	Announcement
2015-08-15	Update to be posted soon.
2015-08-??	Update to be posted soon.