Pioneering brain research launched for coma patients

Professor Christian Schwarzbauer


Pioneering brain imaging techniques are being developed by University of Aberdeen scientists to find out more about patients in a coma.

The new Aberdeen Coma Science Group - the first of its kind in Scotland - will develop groundbreaking medical imaging methods for understanding the brain function of patients in a coma as well as those in a persistent vegetative state* and sufferers of ‘locked in’ syndrome*.




SINAPSE

• To attract the best research leaders to a world-class network
• To build on existing strengths and foster exciting new neuroimaging research
• To promote research excellence and enhance Scotland's position as a global leader in imaging research
• To improve the research infrastructure and access to facilities
• To train the next generation of brain-imaging researchers
• To link the neuroimaging community together
• To generate opportunities for knowledge transfer
• To develop a sustainable long term environment for imaging research.

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