Resting state fMRI in small animals: a new angle for assessing neuroplasticity ? University of Antwerp
This project has a double purpose. The first objective is implementation and optimization of 'resting state fRMI' in control rats as a proof of principle. Most of the research is done in humans and only a few studies on animals are reported. It will be a challenge to develop a scanning and analysis protocol with optimal parameters for scanning, anesthesia and data-processing. Subsequently the implementation and optimization will be extended to ...