Cerebellar Diseases: Beyond What the Eye Can See with Associate Professor Ian Harding
ABTRACT:
In this talk, I will discuss the profile of cognitive and behavioural changes in individuals with degenerative cerebellar ataxias, and highlight imaging markers relevant to disease stratification and tracking. I will also discuss current efforts here in Australia to support trial-readiness and research capacity in these rare diseases.
BIO:
Associate Professor Ian Harding joined the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute as a Group Leader in February 2024, where he leads the Cerebellum & Neurodegeneration Research Group. He is an NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow and Honorary Associate Professor at UQ and Monash University. His team uses MRI and PET brain imaging, biofluid assays, and digital tools to measure and track disease expression and progression at mechanistic, neurobiological, and behavioural scales. His research primarily focusses on disorders that impact the cerebellum and cerebellar connections.
About UQCCR and RBWH Brain, Neurology and Mental Health Seminar Series
UQCCR and RBWH Brain, Neurology and Mental Health Seminar Series
The UQ Centre of Clinical Research (UQCCR) and Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Neurology department have partnered to present a monthly seminar series with the aim to facilitate greater links between neurologists and basic neuroscientists; encouraging collaborations as well as synergy within our brain, neurology and mental health group. The series is hybrid held in person and via Teams.
Each Month on Thursdays we showcase different research topics:
- First Thursday - Stroke
- Second Thursday - Motor neurone disease
- Third Thursday - Epilepsy
- Fourth Thursday - Movement disorders
- Fifth Thursday - Multiple sclerosis