Neuroanatomists focus on the intricate structure of the nervous system, meticulously mapping the anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Their research involves the study of neural pathways, regions, and the connections that enable the brain to perform various cognitive and motor functions. Using advanced imaging technologies like MRI and CT scans, neuroanatomists gain a detailed understanding of neural networks and how neurons and glial cells interact within the central nervous system (CNS). This work is pivotal in elucidating how alterations in brain structure can contribute to a wide range of neurological disorders such as stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, neuroanatomists explore the impacts of aging on brain morphology, as well as the brain’s ability to reorganize and adapt following injury, a concept known as neuroplasticity. Their findings are crucial for developing therapeutic interventions aimed at promoting neural recovery and function restoration. Working alongside neurosurgeons, they also provide invaluable insight into surgical planning for complex procedures, such as brain tumor resections and deep brain stimulation, ensuring critical brain structures are preserved. Neuroanatomists are key contributors to advancing our understanding of brain diseases, helping guide better diagnostic and treatment approaches for neurological conditions.
Title : Managing healthcare transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine ecosystems
Bernd Blobel, University of Regensburg, Germany
Title : Narrative medicine: A communication therapy for the communication disorder of Functional Seizures (FS) [also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)]
Robert B Slocum, University of Kentucky HealthCare, United States
Title : Atypical presentation of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in a 16-year-old female: A Case Report
George Diaz, Memorial Healthcare Systems, United States
Title : Nanoparticles passing the blood brain barrier to treat cancer, infection, and more
Thomas J Webster, Brown University, United States
Title : Transcranial painless neurorehabilitation scalp acupuncture electrical stimulation for neuroregulation of autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu, Guangzhou University Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Effects of prenatal androgen exposure on Purkinje cell morphology in the cerebellum of female rats
Kiran Ghotra, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States