Boston University · BiologySuperficial White Matter Mapping Lab
Richard Jarrett Rushmore · Boston, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Richard Jarrett Rushmore's lab at Boston University focuses on mapping an important part of the brain called the superficial white matter (SWM) in primates, specifically rhesus monkeys. This research aims to understand how the SWM connects different brain areas, which is crucial for studying neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease and autism. By using advanced imaging and histological techniques, the lab will create detailed maps of these connections, benefiting both animal and human health research.
superficial white matternon-human primatesdiffusion MRIneuroanatomyaxonal connectivityneurological disordershistological techniquesbrain mapping
Research Aims
5AIM 01Map the superficial white matter in the primate brain using tracer-based methods.
AIM 02Validate diffusion MRI techniques against histological data.
AIM 03Investigate the connectivity of axons in the superficial white matter.
AIM 04Translate findings from non-human primates to human brain connectivity.
AIM 05Disseminate dMRI data to the broader neuroimaging community.
Skills the Lab Values
3D imagingneuroanatomytracer-based histologydiffusion MRIanimal experimentsCLARITY techniquedata mining tract tracingscanning electron microscopy
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