Neuroimaging for neuroscience research

In this unit, you will learn and examine the principles and applications of different neuroimaging approaches in neuroscience and neurological research. The unit will enable you to propose and evaluate the formulation of a research study with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

You will examine neuroimaging experimental paradigms and contemporary evidence-based approaches for collection, processing, analysis and presentation of neuroimaging data, with a focus on the fMRI data. You will also learn to justify the role of the researcher for the MRI safety issues. You will learn to determine benefits and limitations of different neuroimaging approaches in the investigation of the brain structure and function in healthy and diseased individuals.

After completion of the unit, you will be able to provide a recommendation for quality assurance and quality control principles to neuroimaging studies of the brain and the central nervous system and learn the process of scientific review and feedback in neuroimaging research for quality control and improved and comprehensive outcomes.