Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis · Biomedical EngineeringCortical Development and Imaging Unit
Kara E Garcia · Indianapolis, Indiana
Research Focus
Dr. Kara E. Garcia's lab focuses on understanding the mechanics of brain development, particularly how brain folds form in infants. They investigate the factors that influence brain structure, especially during the crucial stages of growth in the womb and shortly after birth. By using advanced MRI techniques and computational modeling, they aim to link these developmental processes to various neurological and psychiatric disorders.
brain developmentMRIcortical foldingwhite matter organizationneurodevelopmental disorders
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the relationship between cortical expansion and the formation of brain folds in infants.
AIM 02Examine how white matter organization correlates with brain folding during development.
AIM 03Develop predictive models of brain folding to understand variations among individuals.
Skills the Lab Values
MRI imaging techniquescomputational modelingdata analysis in neurosciencelongitudinal study designdiffusion imaging
Output against the department
Publications49bottom 6% of dept.562nd of 595
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Citations978bottom 6% of dept.560th of 595
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