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Reconfigurations in Large-Scale Brain Networks
RESEARCH GROUP
Motor Control and Neuroplasticity
Our research focuses on mechanisms that underly human motor control and brain plasticity across the life span.
We adopt an interdisciplinary approach combining neurophysiology, neuroimaging, biomechanics, and exercise physiology to study human motor control and health across the lifespan.
Our main focus areas are:
- Behavioral principles governing human movement and motor learning.
- Mechanisms underlying human motor control.
- Neuroplasticity accompanying motor skill learning.
- Effects of exercise and lifestyle factors on motor control, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance.
Our methods include:
- Measurements of motor performance and neuropsychological tests
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (f)MRI)
- Electroencehalography (EEG)
- Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Techniques incl. TMS, tDCS, tACS etc.
- Electromyography (EMG)
Secleted publications
Hebbian priming of human spinal motor learning (2023)
Effects of Electrical Brain Stimulation on Motor Learning (2023)
Dynamic involvement of premotor and supplementary motor areas in bimanual pinch force control (2022)
Cortical signatures of precision grip force control in children, adolescents, and adults (2021)
Research projects
The purpose of the YourGutBrain project is to investigate whether intake of fermented dairy in comparison with non-fermented dairy increases weekly bowel movements and concordantly improves cognitive performance. This will be investigated through a dietary intervention study including healthy women with few bowel movements per week.
A wide range of measures related to the gut and the brain will be assessed upon consumption of fermented dairy and non-fermented dairy, respectively. Together, this will provide insights into whether fermented dairy can affect bowel habits and cognition, as well as potential underlying mechanisms linking the gut and the brain.
Collaborators
- Associate Professor Henrik Roager, Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Professor Hanne Christine Bertram, Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, Denmark.
- Professor Paul Cotter, APC Microbiome Ireland, University College Cork, Ireland.
Funding
- Arla Food for Health (AFH). AFH is a public-private research partnership between University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, Arla Foods Amba and Arla Foods Ingredients
Period: 2023-2027
Contact
Associate Professor Anke Karabanov
Members of research group
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkistis-Athina Gavriilidou | PhD Fellow | ||
| Andreas Wulff-Abramsson | Special Consultant | +4535336361 | |
| Anke Ninija Karabanov | Associate Professor - Promotion Programme | +4535328039 | |
| August Lomholt Nielsen | PhD Fellow | +4535324879 | |
| Ditte Haagerup | Research Assistant | +4535332539 | |
| Hjalte Riis | PhD Fellow | ||
| Jacob Feder Piil | Special Consultant | ||
| Jesper Lundbye-Jensen | Associate Professor, Head of Section | +4535327330 | |
| Jonas Rud Bjørndal | Postdoc | +4535321587 | |
| Lasse Jespersen | PhD Fellow | +4535326133 | |
| Mikael Novén | Postdoc | +4535333776 | |
| Peter Christian Raffalt | Associate Professor | ||
| Rasmus Dam Wiedemann | Teaching Assistant |
PhD fellow Keenie Ayla Andersen, kaa@nexs.ku.dk
MSc Hum Fys Pelle Munck
MSc Hum Fys Kathrine Holm Nielsen
MSc Hum Fys Jonas Ingerslev
ERASMUS student Emma Montag
Guest researcher Feriyal Ashja
BSc Frederik Maagaard Petersem
BSc Julius Højgaard Nielsen
PUK Mark Hagelberg
PUK Emma Bonnevie