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February 6th, 2025New publication in Human Brain Mapping on the role of neurometablites in motor learningWe are excited to share our latest study, “The Reciprocal Relationship Between Short- and Long-Term Motor Learning and Neurometabolites,” now published in Human Brain Mapping. Using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), we investigated how inhibitory (GABA) and excitatory (Glx) neurometabolites contributeContinue reading

February 6th/7th, 2025BRAINS-lab at MaRBEL Conference 2025 (Liège) Numerous members of BRAINS-lab attended the MaRBEL conference and pre-conference courses, where the latest advancements in Belgian MR research were presented and discussed. It was a great opportunity to exchange knowledge and connect with fellow researchers in the field. We are proud to highlight Robin’s oral presentationContinue reading

January 17th, 2025BRAINS-lab at ISMRM BeNeLux in Hilversum, NLThe new year started off well at the ISMRM BeNeLux in Hilversum, an annual conference where MRI scientists share their knowledge and findings in the field of advanced MRI. Our dra. Maud Beeckmans presented her brand-new diffusion results during one of the poster sessions. Additionally, Dr. MelinaContinue reading

October 18th, 2024First PhD graduate from BRAINS-lab: Melina defends PhD on “The neural correlates of bimanual motor learning“We are excited to announce that Melina has successfully defended her PhD titled “The neural correlates of bimanual motor learning: neurometabolites, synaptic density, and effective premotor-motor connectivity”, supervised by Professors Koen Cuypers, Stephan Swinnen, and Raf Meesen. ThisContinue reading

July 3rd, 2024Publication alert: Dual-site TMSOur former Master’s students, Robin Heemels and Sian Ademi, can be proud: they have published their thesis work, along with their co-supervisor Melina, in Clinical Neurophysiology. This study explores the effective connectivity between the dorsal premotor cortex and primary motor cortex using dual-site TMS. We optimized the protocol and investigatedContinue reading

February 10th, 2024First Belgian MR Research Community (BMRC) Meeting in Hasselt! Next year MaRBEL!Our BRAINS-lab team attended the Belgian MR Research Community (BMRC) kick-off event hosted at Oude Gevangenis UHasselt. Besides tons of networking, there was a great 7T keynote by Gilbert Hangel and workshops by researchers from VUB, UGent, University of Liège, KU LeuvenContinue reading

January 25th, 2024Snowy Escapade: BRAINS-lab Bonding Last weekend, the seven members of BRAINS-lab took a break for a team-building getaway in the snowy Ardennes. It was a cozy retreat filled with good food, fun, and games, set against the backdrop of a beautiful winter wonderland.

January, 16th, 2024New Research Paper Alert!Our latest paper has been published in Clinical Neurophysiology. This publication introduces a pioneering dual-site TMS setup designed to stimulate two adjacent brain regions. Unlike previous attempts, this setup is subject to fewer technical and spatial limitations, allowing for more precise and reliable targeting of brain regions.Interested in delving intoContinue reading

November 10-15, 2023Society for Neuroscience, Washington DC (USA)About 25600 neuroscience enthousiasts recently made a pilgrimage to Washington DC. Off course, BRAINSlab was also represented. Besides presenting our lab’s latest MRS work and attending several lectures, we also joined the SfN ‘Yes and…’ neuroscience improv social. We are thankful to FWO (Koen) and to the SfNContinue reading

October 8, 2023BRAINS-lab @ Dwars Door HasseltIn the spirit of “a healthy mind in a healthy body”, the BRAINS-lab colleagues Koen, Shanti, and Melina participated in the “Dwars door Hasselt” (Straight through Hasselt) run this Sunday. They were not only hitting the track for their (brain-)health but also to support a good cause, the “UniversitairContinue reading