Date and time: Monday, October 30, 3-4pm eastern time
Presenters: Dr. Laura Fitzgibbon-Collins (postdoctoral associate at Western University), Dr. Tyler Robinson (postdoctoral associate at the University of Toronto)
3:00-3:30 - Dr. Laura Fitzgibbon-Collins - Diminished Locomotor Control Is Associated With Reduced Neurovascular Coupling in Older Adults - This article evaluated neurovascular coupling during a working memory task (N-back) and dual-task cost in community-dwelling older adults. Study results identified a link between the impaired ability to regulate cerebral blood flow in response to elevated executive function tasks with a lower capacity to regulate locomotor control. The authors concluded that diminished executive function may underlie the association between neurovascular coupling and walking performance.
3:30-4:00 - Dr. Tyler Robinson - Functionnectome as a framework to analyse the contribution of brain circuits to fMRI - The paper is demonstrating a novel approach for extrapolating functional activity in the cortical surface onto the underlying white matter and the authors have set up a site where anyone can access and use their model. Tyler will also be talking about the importance of studying white matter integrity in addition to cortical health and function when examining the impact of microvascular decline, and using the Functionnectome model as an example for integrating modalities.
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