University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · NeuroscienceMovement Disorders and Neural Pathways Lab
Joshua E Aman · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Focus
Dr. Joshua E. Aman’s lab at the University of Minnesota focuses on understanding the brain mechanisms involved in movement disorders, particularly bradykinesia in Parkinson's disease. By studying neural activity in specific brain pathways, they aim to develop personalized deep brain stimulation therapies that enhance motor function and reduce symptoms. Their research utilizes advanced imaging techniques and real-time data collection during surgical procedures to unravel complex brain interactions that contribute to motor control.
Parkinson's diseasebradykinesiadeep brain stimulationneural pathwaysbasal ganglia
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the neural activity in the basal ganglia associated with bradykinesia.
AIM 02Explore the relationship between pallidothalamic pathway activation and motor function.
AIM 03Identify optimal deep brain stimulation targets within the globus pallidus for improving bradykinesia.
Skills the Lab Values
electrophysiologyreal-time coherence measurementdeep brain stimulationhigh field MRI imagingbehavioral task design
Output against the department
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Citations908bottom 5% of dept.639th of 671
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