Overview
Background
Dr Gary Cowin is the Facility Fellow for the Queensland Node of the National Imaging Facility (NIF) as part of the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme (NCRIS), based at the Centre for Advanced Imaging, The University of Queensland.
Dr Cowin's research projects are:
- Ultrahigh field magnetic resonance microimaging
- Simultaneous dynamic MRI and PET imaging
- Multimodal MRI/PET/CT imaging
- Development of magnetic resonance techniques for non-invasive determination of liver steatosis and fibrosis
- Monitoring changing fat distribution in diabetes and exercise trials
- Spinal cord imaging research
- Prostate research
- Application of ultrahigh field MRI microimaging for tissue analysis
- Molecular imaging of novel contrast agents by MRI and PET
- MRI zebrafish brain atlas
- Lung imaging with hyperpolarized Helium in humans and animals
- Investigation of the effect of gradient non-linearity on image quality
Availability
- Dr Gary Cowin is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of New England Australia
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Multifunctional fluoropolymer‐engineered magnetic nanoparticles to facilitate blood‐brain barrier penetration and effective gene silencing in medulloblastoma
Forgham, Helen, Zhu, Jiayuan, Huang, Xumin, Zhang, Cheng, Biggs, Heather, Liu, Liwei, Wang, Yi Cheng, Fletcher, Nicholas, Humphries, James, Cowin, Gary, Mardon, Karine, Kavallaris, Maria, Thurecht, Kristofer, Davis, Thomas P. and Qiao, Ruirui (2024). Multifunctional fluoropolymer‐engineered magnetic nanoparticles to facilitate blood‐brain barrier penetration and effective gene silencing in medulloblastoma. Advanced Science, 11 (25) 2401340. doi: 10.1002/advs.202401340
2023
Conference Publication
Hyperpolarised helium MRI in direct and indirect asthmatic airway challenge
Foo, Chuan Tai, Nilsen, Kris, Cowin, Gary, Thompson, Bruce and Thien, Francis (2023). Hyperpolarised helium MRI in direct and indirect asthmatic airway challenge. Annual congress of the European-Respiratory-Society (ERS), Milan Ia, Sep 09-13, 2023. SHEFFIELD: EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOC JOURNALS LTD. doi: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2023.OA4956
2023
Journal Article
Spiky silver–iron oxide nanohybrid for effective dual-imaging and synergistic thermo-chemotherapy
Moonshi, Shehzahdi S., Vazquez-Prada, Karla X., Tang, Joyce, Westra van Holthe, Nicholas J., Cowin, Gary, Wu, Yuao, Tran, Huong D. N., Mckinnon, Ryan, Bulmer, Andrew C. and Ta, Hang Thu (2023). Spiky silver–iron oxide nanohybrid for effective dual-imaging and synergistic thermo-chemotherapy. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 15 (36), 42153-42169. doi: 10.1021/acsami.3c04696
2023
Journal Article
Synthesis and preclinical evaluation of fluorinated 5-azaindoles as CB2 PET radioligands
Kallinen, Annukka, Mardon, Karine, Lane, Samuel, Montgomery, Andrew P., Bhalla, Rajiv, Stimson, Damion H. R., Ahamed, Muneer, Cowin, Gary J., Hibbs, David, Werry, Eryn L., Fulton, Roger, Connor, Mark and Kassiou, Michael (2023). Synthesis and preclinical evaluation of fluorinated 5-azaindoles as CB2 PET radioligands. ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 14 (16), 2902-2921. doi: 10.1021/acschemneuro.3c00345
2023
Journal Article
Multi-parametric MR for detection of pathological changes in CNS of mouse model of multiple sclerosis in vivo
Althobity, Abdullah A., Khan, Nemat, Sandrock, Cheyenne J., Woodruff, Trent M, Cowin, Gary J., Brereton, Ian M. and Kurniawan, Nyoman D. (2023). Multi-parametric MR for detection of pathological changes in CNS of mouse model of multiple sclerosis in vivo. NMR in Biomedicine, 36 (10) e4964, e4964. doi: 10.1002/nbm.4964
2023
Journal Article
Gold-iron oxide nanoparticle: A unique multimodal theranostic approach for thrombosis
Fithri, Najma Annuria, Wu, Yuao, Cowin, Gary, Akhter, Fahima, Tran, Huong D.N., Tse, Brian, van Holthe, Nicholas Westra, Moonshi, Shehzahdi S., Peter, Karlheinz, Wang, Xiaowei, Truong, Nghia P. and Ta, Hang Thu (2023). Gold-iron oxide nanoparticle: A unique multimodal theranostic approach for thrombosis. Applied Materials Today, 31 101750, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.apmt.2023.101750
2022
Journal Article
Utilizing PET and MALDI imaging for discovery of a targeted probe for brain endocannabinoid α/β-hydrolase domain 6 (ABHD6)
Mardon, Karine, Patel, Jayendra Z., Savinainen, Juha R., Stimson, Damion H. R., Oyagawa, Caitlin R. M., Grimsey, Natasha L., Migotto, Mary-anne, Njiru, Grace F. M., Hamilton, Brett R., Cowin, Gary, Yli-Kauhaluoma, Jari, Vanduffel, Wim, Blakey, Idriss, Bhalla, Rajiv, Cawthorne, Christopher, Celen, Sofie, Bormans, Guy, Thurecht, Kristofer J and Ahamed, Muneer (2022). Utilizing PET and MALDI imaging for discovery of a targeted probe for brain endocannabinoid α/β-hydrolase domain 6 (ABHD6). Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 66 (1), 538-552. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01485
2022
Journal Article
Magnetic resonance imaging anatomy of the craniovertebral ligaments: a radiological study with confirmatory dissection
Osmotherly, Peter Grant, Cowin, Gary J. and Rivett, Darren A. (2022). Magnetic resonance imaging anatomy of the craniovertebral ligaments: a radiological study with confirmatory dissection. Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine, 13 (3), 309-317. doi: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_62_22
2022
Journal Article
Understanding nanomedicine treatment in an aggressive spontaneous brain cancer model at the stage of early blood brain barrier disruption
Janowicz, Phillip W., Houston, Zachary H., Bunt, Jens, Fletcher, Nicholas L., Bell, Craig A., Cowin, Gary, Howard, Christopher B., Taslima, Dewan, Westra van Holthe, Nicholas, Prior, Amber, Soh, Vanessa, Ghosh, Saikat, Humphries, James, Huda, Pie, Mahler, Stephen M., Richards, Linda J. and Thurecht, Kristofer J. (2022). Understanding nanomedicine treatment in an aggressive spontaneous brain cancer model at the stage of early blood brain barrier disruption. Biomaterials, 283 121416, 121416. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121416
2022
Journal Article
Simultaneous dual echo gadolinium enhanced MR-PET for evaluation of PET tracer delivery in altered pathophysiology
Cowin, Gary J, Mardon, Karine, Houston, Zachary H., Bhalla, Rajiv, Stimson, Damion H. R., Thurecht, Kristofer J. and Brereton, Ian M. (2022). Simultaneous dual echo gadolinium enhanced MR-PET for evaluation of PET tracer delivery in altered pathophysiology. Frontiers in Physics, 10 759749. doi: 10.3389/fphy.2022.759749
2022
Journal Article
Neurovascular unit alterations in the growth-restricted newborn are improved following Ibuprofen treatment
Chand, Kirat K., Miller, Stephanie M., Cowin, Gary J., Mohanty, Lipsa, Pienaar, Jany, Colditz, Paul B., Bjorkman, Stella Tracey and Wixey, Julie A. (2022). Neurovascular unit alterations in the growth-restricted newborn are improved following Ibuprofen treatment. Molecular Neurobiology, 59 (2), 1018-1040. doi: 10.1007/s12035-021-02654-w
2021
Journal Article
A binge high sucrose diet provokes systemic and cerebral inflammation in rats without inducing obesity
Patkar, Omkar L., Mohamed, Abdalla Z., Narayanan, Ashwin, Mardon, Karine, Cowin, Gary, Bhalla, Rajiv, Stimson, Damion H. R., Kassiou, Michael, Beecher, Kate, Belmer, Arnauld, Alvarez Cooper, Ignatius, Morgan, Michael, Hume, David A., Irvine, Katharine M., Bartlett, Selena E., Nasrallah, Fatima and Cumming, Paul (2021). A binge high sucrose diet provokes systemic and cerebral inflammation in rats without inducing obesity. Scientific Reports, 11 (1) 11252, 11252. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-90817-z
2021
Journal Article
Engineering chitosan nano-cocktail containing iron oxide and ceria: a two-in-one approach for treatment of inflammatory diseases and tracking of material delivery
Wu, Yuao, Cowin, Gary, Moonshi, Shehzahdi S., Tran, Huong D.N., Fithri, Najma Annuria, Whittaker, Andrew K., Zhang, Run and Ta, Hang T. (2021). Engineering chitosan nano-cocktail containing iron oxide and ceria: a two-in-one approach for treatment of inflammatory diseases and tracking of material delivery. Materials Science and Engineering C, 131 112477, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112477
2021
Journal Article
Anatomy of the lumbar interspinous ligament: findings relevant to epidural insertion using loss of resistance
Lawrence, Sue, Llewellyn, Stacey, Hunt, Helen, Cowin, Gary, Sturgess, David J. and Reutens, David (2021). Anatomy of the lumbar interspinous ligament: findings relevant to epidural insertion using loss of resistance. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 46 (12), rapm-2021. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2021-103014
2021
Journal Article
The pharmacokinetics of PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin are not significantly affected by sex in rats or humans, but may be affected by immune dysfunction
Subasic, Christopher N., Kuilamu, Esther, Cowin, Gary, Minchin, Rodney F. and Kaminskas, Lisa M. (2021). The pharmacokinetics of PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin are not significantly affected by sex in rats or humans, but may be affected by immune dysfunction. Journal of Controlled Release, 337, 71-80. doi: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2021.07.006
2021
Conference Publication
LOW VENTILATION ON 3HeMRI IS THE RESULT OF AIRWAY CLOSURE
Nilsen, K., Thompson, B., Zajakovski, N., Kean, M., Harris, B., Cowin, G., Robinson, P., Prisk, G. and Thien, F. (2021). LOW VENTILATION ON 3HeMRI IS THE RESULT OF AIRWAY CLOSURE. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2021
Conference Publication
LOW VENTILATION ON 3HeMRI IS THE RESULT OF AIRWAY CLOSURE
Nilsen, K., Thompson, B., Zajokvski, N., Kean, M., Harris, B., Cowin, G., Robinson, P., Prisk, G. and Thien, F. (2021). LOW VENTILATION ON 3HeMRI IS THE RESULT OF AIRWAY CLOSURE. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2021
Journal Article
Airway closure is the predominant physiological mechanism of low ventilation seen on hyperpolarized helium-3 MRI lung scans
Nilsen, Kris, Thompson, Bruce R., Zajakovski, Natalie, Kean, Michael, Harris, Benjamin, Cowin, Gary, Robinson, Phil, Kim Prisk, G. and Thien, Francis (2021). Airway closure is the predominant physiological mechanism of low ventilation seen on hyperpolarized helium-3 MRI lung scans. Journal of Applied Physiology, 130 (3), 781-791. doi: 10.1152/JAPPLPHYSIOL.00163.2020
2021
Journal Article
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy assessment of brain metabolite concentrations in individuals with chronic whiplash associated disorder: a cross-sectional study
Farrell, Scott F., Cowin, Gary J., Pedler, Ashley, Durbridge, Gail, de Zoete, Rutger M. J. and Sterling, Michele (2021). Magnetic resonance spectroscopy assessment of brain metabolite concentrations in individuals with chronic whiplash associated disorder: a cross-sectional study. The Clinical Journal of Pain, 37 (1), 28-37. doi: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000890
2021
Other Outputs
Anatomy of the Lumbar Interspinous Ligament: Findings Relevant to Epidural Insertion Using Loss of Resistance.
Lawrence, Sue, Llewellyn, Stacey, Hunt, Helen, Cowin, Gary, Sturgess, David and Reutens, David (2021). Anatomy of the Lumbar Interspinous Ligament: Findings Relevant to Epidural Insertion Using Loss of Resistance.. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/98c2623
Funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Gary Cowin is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Mapping human cervical spinal cord using high resolution structural and diffusion magnetic resonance imaging
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nyoman Kurniawan
Completed supervision
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Simultaneous measurement of a PET tracer brain uptake and blood-brain barrier permeability using hybrid PET-MRI
Principal Advisor
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Imaging and Radiotherapy in Prostate Cancer: Advances in Biomarkers and Treatment
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Early Detection of Prostate Cancer and Aid in Radiotherapy Treatment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop
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2012
Master Philosophy
Does Whole Liver Determination of Liver Steatosis Improve Accuracy?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Elizabeth Powell, Professor Graham Galloway
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Multimodal MRI to monitor disease and treatment in a chronic-progressive EAE mouse model of multiple sclerosis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Nemat Khan, Dr Nyoman Kurniawan
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Quantitative Magnetic Resonance assessment of cardiac and liver iron to investigate the patho-physiology of iron loading and develop effective clinical tools for global application
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Graham Galloway
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Anatomical Study of the Human Cervical Spinal Cord and Pathology Assessment of Spinal Cord Injury in Animal Models Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Marc Ruitenberg, Dr Nyoman Kurniawan
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Magnetic Resonance Characterisation of Developing Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Diet Induced Model of Liver Cancer in the Rat
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Gary Cowin directly for media enquiries about:
- Clinical and preclinical magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy of the liver
- CT
- Disease - MRI
- Imaging Technology
- Liver - imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Medical Imaging
- Molecular Biology
- molecular imaging
- MRI
- MRI/MRS
- PET
- Prostate - imaging
- prostate and spinal cord research
- R&D
- spectroscopy
- Ultra-high resolution magnetic resonance imaging of rat, mouse, and fish models of disease
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