September, 2026New paper! Here we measure synaptic density with positron emission tomography (PET) to investigate the learning-induced synaptic plasticity more directly, and MRI-based GMV to investigate structural plasticity. Participants’ performance improved significantly, and more for the complex than the simple training group. The VOI-based PET and GM analyses did not yield any significant results. InContinue reading
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September 16-18, 2026Tinnitus Research Initiative Conference @ Berlin (GER) Katrien presented her latest research in Berlin, exploring the underlying pathophysiologic pathway in somatic tinnitus using brain imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
September 14-18, 2026Editingschool and Advanced MRS symposium @ Alaska (US) Kia and Jitske participated in the international Editingschool and Advanced MRS symposium. Besides learning a lot about MRS, they were also involved in networking and exploring the beautiful nature.
September 22, 2026Dr. Sara Magalhães Ferreira! Sara successfully defended her Phd titled: “’Age-related differences in bimanual coordination and motor learning: BOLD variability and its modulation by task complexity’” Congratulations Sara!
September 17, 2026New paper! We are pleased to share our new paper:“Age-group differences in diffusion MRI characteristics of cortico-cerebellar tracts and their association with bimanualperformance“ Our findings showed an overall reduction in fiber density and cross-section in older adults, primarily driven by macrostructural differences; together with localized increases in these structural properties in specific regions.Continue reading
June 14-18, 2026OHBM Conference in Bordeaux Our team was actively engaged in the OHBM conference in Bordeaux. Besides ‘hot’ research topics, temperatures were also hot. Overall, it was a great experience and we’ll go back home with new ideas. We also met many scientists from different labs and there are for sure options to joinContinue reading
May 21-22, 2026Bangor Imaging Cerebral Physiology lab visit @ REVAL We had the pleasure of meeting with our colleagues from the Bangor Imaging Cerebral Physiology lab (Wales), led by Prof. dr. Paul Mullins. This meeting was organised in the context of the FWO Scientific Research Networks grant, which was awarded to Prof. dr. Koen CuypersContinue reading
March – May 2026Internship at Oxford Svitlana finalised a 3-month stay at the FMRIB Centre, University of Oxford. Svitlana improved her skillset on (Ultra-High Field) Magnetic Resonance Imaging and MR Spectroscopy data-analysis (FSL-MRS, William Clarke & Saad Jbabdi). I am very thankful to Svitlana’s co-supervisor Charlotte Stagg and her team for the amazing and warmContinue reading
April 21, 2026New paper! We are pleased to share our new paper:“Type 2 diabetes is related to neurochemical alterations in the default mode network: An exploratory cross-sectional magnetic resonance spectroscopy study“ •Findings suggest regional alterations in brain energy metabolism in T2DM. •T2DM group showed reduced tNAA and tCho (PFC), tCr (PCC), and GSH (hippocampus). •VariousContinue reading
April 15-16, 2026Setting-up 7T MR Spectroscopy Together with Ralph Noeske, Melina Hehl and Koen Cuypers have been involved in setting-up the MRS sequences on the new Inter-University GE SIGNA 7T at the Research Park in Zellik.
