The Integrative Neural Systems Laboratory (INSL) combines human behavioral studies with multimodal brain imaging and computational modeling to investigate the brain networks that control visually guided movement and determine how neurological diseases impact brain structure and function. The INSL employs a multi-scale approach (from neurons to behavior) to develop within-subject analyses of sensorimotor function/dysfunction, individually targeted neurorehabilitation strategies to mitigate the effects of sensorimotor impairment, and novel strategies for seamlessly interfacing human visuomotor control with external devices.
Research projects in the INSL are student-led initiatives falling into one of four primary research themes.
Arm Tremor During Reach in People with Multiple SclerosisINSL Investigators are working to develop approaches to characterizing a sensorimotor control model of goal-directed movement by studying arm tremor during reach in people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Learn more about Arm Tremor During Reach
Balance Impairment in People with Multiple Sclerosis INSL is focused on understanding how vision in used for balance and whether visual feedback of body position can improve walking.
Learn more about Balance Impairments in MS
Multimodal Brain ImagingThe INSL is developing techniques to fuse data sets from multiple brain imaging modalities to investigate the brain networks that mediate perception and action.
Learn more about Multimodal Brain Imaging
Myoelectric Control and Neural DecodingThe Integrative Neural Systems Laboratory develops real-time neural decoding strategies that can be used to estimate kinematic properties of human movement.
For additional information regarding the Integrative Neural Systems Laboratory, contact Dr. Scott Beardsley or mail to:
Integrative Neural Systems Laboratory Marquette University 1637 West Wisconsin Avenue, rm 361 Milwaukee, WI 53233To report a problem with this website, contact BME Communications or report an accessibility issue.
The team at the Integrative Neural Systems Laboratory is looking for hard-working students with an interest in human behavioral studies, multimodal brain imaging and computational modeling. For more information on how to become a student of the INSL, contact Dr. Scott Beardsley.
