Welcome to the NIML

The Neurophysiological Imaging and Modeling Laboratory (NIML) at The University of Idaho Department of Biological Engineering is led by Bryn Martin. We conduct clinical translational research to investigate the pathophysiology of central nervous system (CNS) disorders and develop related medical technologies.

Mission

The mission of the NIML is to become an internationally recognized leader in the study of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) system in relation to neurological disorders and to contribute to the advancement of CSF-related technologies through active transfer of our know-how to the clinic and to the medical technology sector. Our multidisciplinary team and collaborators includes neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, engineers, artists, biologists, and medical device manufacturers. Current research focus areas include:

1. CSF physiology, Chiari malformation & hydrocephalus
2. Intrathecal drug delivery and CSF filtration (neurapheresis)
3. Traumatic brain injury biomechanics
4. Advanced MRI and ultrasound imaging and post-processing techniques
5. Computational fluid dynamics simulation of biological flows
6. Astronaut eye and brain biomechanics
7. MRI-based biomarkers for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Parkinson's
8. In vitro modeling
9. Virtual reality for medical applications