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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2020
Journal Article
Cetuximab exhibits sex differences in lymphatic exposure after intravenous administration in rats in the absence of differences in plasma exposure
Kuilamu, Esther, Subasic, Christopher, Cowin, Gary J., Simpson, Fiona, Minchin, Rodney F. and Kaminskas, Lisa M. (2020). Cetuximab exhibits sex differences in lymphatic exposure after intravenous administration in rats in the absence of differences in plasma exposure. Pharmaceutical Research, 37 (11) 224, 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s11095-020-02945-2
2020
Journal Article
GABAa receptor density alterations revealed in a mouse model of early moderate prenatal ethanol exposure using [18F]AH114726
Nguyen, Van T., Bhalla, Rajiv, Cowin, Gary, Stimson, Damion H.R., Song, Xin, Chong, Suyinn, Jackson, Alexander, Trigg, William J., Tieng, Quang M., Mardon, Karine, Galloway, Graham J. and Kurniawan, Nyoman D. (2020). GABAa receptor density alterations revealed in a mouse model of early moderate prenatal ethanol exposure using [18F]AH114726. Nuclear Medicine and Biology, 88-89, 44-51. doi: 10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2020.07.005
2020
Conference Publication
Volumes of non-ventilation and hypo-ventilation from 3-dimensional hyperpolarized helium-3 MRI correlate with airway closure
Nilsen, K., Thompson, B., Prisk, G., Zajakovski, N., Kean, M., Robinson, P., Cowin, G., Harris, B. and Thien, F. (2020). Volumes of non-ventilation and hypo-ventilation from 3-dimensional hyperpolarized helium-3 MRI correlate with airway closure. TSANZSRS 2020 The Australia & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science and The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (ANZSRS/TSANZ) Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health & Respiratory Science, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 27-31 March 2020. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia.
2020
Conference Publication
Volumes of non-ventilation and hypo-ventilation from 3-dimensional hyperpolarized helium-3 MRI correlate with airway closure
Nilsen, K., Thompson, B., Prisk, G., Zajakovski, N., Kean, M., Robinson, P., Cowin, G., Harris, B. and Thien, F. (2020). Volumes of non-ventilation and hypo-ventilation from 3-dimensional hyperpolarized helium-3 MRI correlate with airway closure. TSANZSRS 2020 The Australia & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science and The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (ANZSRS/TSANZ) Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health & Respiratory Science, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 27-31 March 2020. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia.
2020
Journal Article
Understanding the uptake of nanomedicines at different stages of brain cancer using a modular nanocarrier platform and precision bispecific antibodies
Houston, Zachary H., Bunt, Jens, Chen, Kok-Siong, Puttick, Simon, Howard, Christopher B., Fletcher, Nicholas L., Fuchs, Adrian V., Cui, Jiwei, Ju, Yi, Cowin, Gary, Song, Xin, Boyd, Andrew W., Mahler, Stephen M., Richards, Linda J., Caruso, Frank and Thurecht, Kristofer J. (2020). Understanding the uptake of nanomedicines at different stages of brain cancer using a modular nanocarrier platform and precision bispecific antibodies. ACS Central Science, 6 (5) acscentsci.9b01299, 727-738. doi: 10.1021/acscentsci.9b01299
2020
Journal Article
Spinal cord injury is not a feature of chronic whiplash-associated disorder: a magnetic resonance spectroscopy study
Farrell, Scott F., Cowin, Gary, Pedler, Ashley, Durbridge, Gail and Sterling, Michele (2020). Spinal cord injury is not a feature of chronic whiplash-associated disorder: a magnetic resonance spectroscopy study. European Spine Journal, 29 (6), 1212-1218. doi: 10.1007/s00586-020-06407-6
2020
Journal Article
Temporally altered miRNA expression in a piglet model of hypoxic ischemic brain injury
Casey, Sophie, Goasdoue, Kate, Miller, Stephanie M., Brennan, Gary P., Cowin, Gary, O’Mahony, Adam G., Burke, Christopher, Hallberg, Boubou, Boylan, Geraldine B., Sullivan, Aideen M., Henshall, David C., O’Keeffe, Gerard W., Mooney, Catherine, Bjorkman, Tracey and Murray, Deirdre M. (2020). Temporally altered miRNA expression in a piglet model of hypoxic ischemic brain injury. Molecular Neurobiology, 57 (10), 4322-4344. doi: 10.1007/s12035-020-02018-w
2019
Journal Article
Supramolecular fluorine magnetic resonance spectroscopy probe polymer based on Passerini bifunctional monomer
Couturaud, Benoit, Houston, Zachary H., Cowin, Gary J., Prokeš, Ivan, Foster, Jeffrey C., Thurecht, Kristofer J. and O'Reilly, Rachel K. (2019). Supramolecular fluorine magnetic resonance spectroscopy probe polymer based on Passerini bifunctional monomer. ACS Macro Letters, 8 (11), 1479-1483. doi: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.9b00626
2019
Journal Article
Computational simulation expands understanding of electrotransfer-based gene augmentation for enhancement of neural interfaces
Al Abed, Amr, Pinyon, Jeremy L., Foster, Evelyn, Crous, Frederik, Cowin, Gary J., Housley, Gary D. and Lovell, Nigel H. (2019). Computational simulation expands understanding of electrotransfer-based gene augmentation for enhancement of neural interfaces. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 13 691, 691. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2019.00691
2019
Conference Publication
VENTILATION MEASUREMENTS FROM HYPERPOLARIZED 3HE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING ARE A MARKER OF AIRWAY CLOSURE IN SUBJECTS WITH AIRFLOW OBSTRUCTION
Nilsen, K., Thompson, B. R., Harris, B., Robinson, P., Cowin, G. and Thien, F. (2019). VENTILATION MEASUREMENTS FROM HYPERPOLARIZED 3HE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING ARE A MARKER OF AIRWAY CLOSURE IN SUBJECTS WITH AIRFLOW OBSTRUCTION. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2019
Conference Publication
VENTILATION MEASUREMENTS FROM HYPERPOLARIZED 3HE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING ARE A MARKER OF AIRWAY CLOSURE IN SUBJECTS WITH AIRFLOW OBSTRUCTION
Nilsen, K., Thompson, B., Harris, B., Cowin, G., Robinson, P. and Thein, F. (2019). VENTILATION MEASUREMENTS FROM HYPERPOLARIZED 3HE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING ARE A MARKER OF AIRWAY CLOSURE IN SUBJECTS WITH AIRFLOW OBSTRUCTION. HOBOKEN: WILEY.
2019
Conference Publication
Fluorinated benzimidazole sulfones as candidate radioligands for CB2 PET-imaging
Kallinen, Annukka, Boyd, Rochelle, Lane, Samuel, Bhalla, Rajiv, Mardon, Karine, Stimson, Damion, Cowin, Gary, Nasrallah, Fatima, Werry, Eryn, Connor, Mark and Kassiou, Michael (2019). Fluorinated benzimidazole sulfones as candidate radioligands for CB2 PET-imaging. 23rd International Symposium on Radiopharmaceutical Sciences (ISRS 2019), Beijing, China, 26-31 May 2019. Oxford, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons.
2018
Conference Publication
Computational simulation of array-based electroporation in the cochlea
Abed, Amr Al, Foster, Evelyn, Pinyon, Jeremy L., Li, Chung Hon, Cowin, Gary J., Housley, Gary D. and Lovell, Nigel H. (2018). Computational simulation of array-based electroporation in the cochlea. 40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2018, Honolulu, HI, United States, 18-21 July 2018. Piscataway, NJ, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers . doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2018.8512808
2018
Journal Article
Anti-staling of high-moisture starchy food: effect of hydrocolloids, emulsifiers and enzymes on mechanics of steamed-rice cakes
Ai, Jing, Witt, Torsten, Cowin, Gary, Dhital, Sushil, Turner, Mark S., Stokes, Jason R. and Gidley, Michael J. (2018). Anti-staling of high-moisture starchy food: effect of hydrocolloids, emulsifiers and enzymes on mechanics of steamed-rice cakes. Food Hydrocolloids, 83, 454-464. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.05.028
2018
Journal Article
Multi-modal imaging and analysis in the search for iron-based magnetoreceptors in the honeybee Apis mellifera
Shaw, Jeremy A., Boyd, Alastair, House, Michael, Cowin, Gary and Baer, Boris (2018). Multi-modal imaging and analysis in the search for iron-based magnetoreceptors in the honeybee Apis mellifera. Royal Society Open Science, 5 (9) 181163, 181163. doi: 10.1098/rsos.181163
2018
Journal Article
Impact of Epicardial Adipose Tissue, Left Ventricular Myocardial Fat Content, and Interstitial Fibrosis on Myocardial Contractile Function
Ng, Arnold C. T., Strudwick, Mark, van der Geest, Rob J., Ng, Austin C. C., Gillinder, Lisa, Goo, Shi Yi, Cowin, Gary, Delgado, Victoria, Wang, William Y. S. and Bax, Jeroen J. (2018). Impact of Epicardial Adipose Tissue, Left Ventricular Myocardial Fat Content, and Interstitial Fibrosis on Myocardial Contractile Function. Circulation-Cardiovascular Imaging, 11 (8), e007372. doi: 10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.117.007372
2018
Conference Publication
Novel bionanotechnological solutions based on metal oxide and metal to preserve and assess organs for transplantation
Ta, Hang T., Li, Zhen, Hagemeyer, Christoph, Wu, Yuao, Lim, Hui Jean, Wang, Wei, Wei, Jian, Cowin, Gary, Whittaker, Andrew and Peter, Karlheinz (2018). Novel bionanotechnological solutions based on metal oxide and metal to preserve and assess organs for transplantation. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.cryobiol.2017.12.081
2017
Journal Article
Effects of magnetic field strength and particle aggregation on relaxivity of ultra-small dual contrast iron oxide nanoparticles
Ta, Hang T., Li, Zhen, Wu, Yuao, Cowin, Gary, Zhang, Shaohua, Yago, Anya, Whittaker, Andrew K. and Xu, Zhi Ping (2017). Effects of magnetic field strength and particle aggregation on relaxivity of ultra-small dual contrast iron oxide nanoparticles. Materials Research Express, 4 (11) 116105, 1-10. doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/aa96e3
2017
Journal Article
Switchable 19F MRI polymer theranostics: towards in situ quantifiable drug release
Fuchs, A. V., Bapat, A. P., Cowin, G. J. and Thurecht, K. J. (2017). Switchable 19F MRI polymer theranostics: towards in situ quantifiable drug release. Polymer Chemistry, 8 (34), 5157-5166. doi: 10.1039/c7py00345e
2017
Journal Article
Self-confirming molecular imaging of activated platelets via iron oxide nanoparticles displaying unique dual MRI contrast
Ta, Hang, Li, Zhen, Hagemeyer, Christoph, Cowin, Gary, Palasubramaniam, Jath, Peter, Karlheinz and Whittaker, Andrew (2017). Self-confirming molecular imaging of activated platelets via iron oxide nanoparticles displaying unique dual MRI contrast. Atherosclerosis, 263, 1-1. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2017.06.464
Funding
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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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