Dr Gary Cowin
Dr

Gary Cowin

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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

Clinical sciences Neurosciences Veterinary sciences

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), University of New England Australia
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Gary Cowin’s works on UQ eSpace

160 works between 1993 and 2025
All (160) Journal Article (104) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (53) Other Outputs (1)

61 - 80 of 160 works

2014

Conference Publication

Enhancing MRI of prostate cancer using PSMA-targeting iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles

Tse, B. W. C., Cowin, G. J., Soekmadji, C., Jovanovic, L., Vasireddy, R., Ling, M. T., Liu, M., Khatri, A., Thierry, B. and Russell, P. J. (2014). Enhancing MRI of prostate cancer using PSMA-targeting iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles. 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 16-19 March 2014. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Enhancing MRI of prostate cancer using PSMA-targeting iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles

2014

Conference Publication

Acute Antagonism of the Complement Anaphylatoxin Receptor C5Ar Improves the Outcome From Experimental Spinal Cord Injury

Ruitenberg, Marc J., Brennan, Faith H., Gordon, Richard, Blomster, Linda V., Lao, Hong Wa, Cowin, Gary J., Taylor, Stephen M. and Woodruff, Trent M. (2014). Acute Antagonism of the Complement Anaphylatoxin Receptor C5Ar Improves the Outcome From Experimental Spinal Cord Injury. 11th Symposium of the International-Neurotrauma-Society, Budapest, Hungary, 19-23 March 2014. New Rochelle, NY United States: Mary Ann Liebert.

Acute Antagonism of the Complement Anaphylatoxin Receptor C5Ar Improves the Outcome From Experimental Spinal Cord Injury

2014

Conference Publication

Distinctive Water Diffusion Properties of Epithelia May Be the Key to Better Cancer Imaging Techniques

Bourne, Roger, Power, Carl, Chatterjee, Aritrick, Cowin, Gary, Kurniawan, Nyoman and Watson, Geoffrey (2014). Distinctive Water Diffusion Properties of Epithelia May Be the Key to Better Cancer Imaging Techniques. Sydney Cancer Conference 2014, University of Sydney, NSW Australia, 26 November 2014. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12282

Distinctive Water Diffusion Properties of Epithelia May Be the Key to Better Cancer Imaging Techniques

2014

Conference Publication

EphA2 as a diagnostic imaging target in glioblastoma: a PET/MRI study

Puttick, Simon, Stringer, Brett W., Day, Bryan W., Mardon, Karine, Cowin, Gary J., Fay, Michael, Thurecht, Kristofer J., Whittaker, Andrew K., Boyd, Andrew W. and Rose, Stephen (2014). EphA2 as a diagnostic imaging target in glioblastoma: a PET/MRI study. 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), San Diego, CA, United States, 5-9 April 2014. Philadelphia, PA, United States: American Association for Cancer Research. doi: 10.1158/1538-7445.AM2014-LB-12

EphA2 as a diagnostic imaging target in glioblastoma: a PET/MRI study

2014

Journal Article

Microscopic diffusion properties of fixed breast tissue: Preliminary findings

Norddin, Narina, Power, Carl, Watson, Geoffrey, Cowin, Gary, Kurniawan, Nyoman D., Gluch, Laurence and Bourne, Roger M. (2014). Microscopic diffusion properties of fixed breast tissue: Preliminary findings. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 74 (6), 1733-1739. doi: 10.1002/mrm.25555

Microscopic diffusion properties of fixed breast tissue: Preliminary findings

2013

Journal Article

Rapid determination of vertebral fat fraction over a large range of vertebral bodies

Martin, Jarad, Nicholson, Geoffrey, Cowin, Gary, Ilente, Clare, Wong, Winnie and Kennedy, Dominic (2013). Rapid determination of vertebral fat fraction over a large range of vertebral bodies. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 58 (2), 155-163. doi: 10.1111/1754-9485.12143

Rapid determination of vertebral fat fraction over a large range of vertebral bodies

2013

Journal Article

Longitudinal assessment of white matter pathology in the injured mouse spinal cord through ultra-high field (16.4T) in vivo diffusion tensor imaging

Brennan, Faith H., Cowin, Gary J., Kurniawan, Nyoman D. and Ruitenberg, Marc J. (2013). Longitudinal assessment of white matter pathology in the injured mouse spinal cord through ultra-high field (16.4T) in vivo diffusion tensor imaging. NeuroImage, 82, 574-585. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2013.06.019

Longitudinal assessment of white matter pathology in the injured mouse spinal cord through ultra-high field (16.4T) in vivo diffusion tensor imaging

2013

Journal Article

Muscle specific Nor-1 expression regulates multiple pathways that effect adiposity, metabolism and endurance

Pearen, Michael A., Goode, Joel M., Fitzsimmons, Rebecca L., Eriksson, Natalie A., Thomas, Gethin P., Cowin, Gary J., Wang, S.-C. Mary, Tuong, Zewen K. and Muscat, George E. O. (2013). Muscle specific Nor-1 expression regulates multiple pathways that effect adiposity, metabolism and endurance. Molecular Endocrinology, 27 (11), 1897-1917. doi: 10.1210/me.2013-1205

Muscle specific Nor-1 expression regulates multiple pathways that effect adiposity, metabolism and endurance

2013

Journal Article

Correction of step artefact associated with MRI scanning of long bones

Rathnayaka, Kanchana, Cowin, Gary, Schuetz, Michael A., Sahama, Tony and Schmutz, Beat (2013). Correction of step artefact associated with MRI scanning of long bones. Medical Engineering & Physics, 35 (7), 988-993. doi: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2012.09.010

Correction of step artefact associated with MRI scanning of long bones

2013

Journal Article

Vertebral landmarks for the identification of spinal cord segments in the mouse

Harrison, Megan, O'Brien, Aine, Adams, Lucy, Cowin, Gary, Ruitenberg, Marc J., Sengul, Gulgun and Watson, Charles (2013). Vertebral landmarks for the identification of spinal cord segments in the mouse. NeuroImage, 68, 22-29. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2012.11.048

Vertebral landmarks for the identification of spinal cord segments in the mouse

2013

Journal Article

Non-invasive monitoring of sucrose mobilization from culm storage parenchyma by magnetic resonance spectroscopy

O'Neill, Brian P., Purnell, Matthew P., Kurniawan, Nyoman D., Cowin, Gary J., Galloway, Graham J., Nielsen, Lars K. and Brumbley, Stevens M. (2013). Non-invasive monitoring of sucrose mobilization from culm storage parenchyma by magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 77 (3), 487-496. doi: 10.1271/bbb.120682

Non-invasive monitoring of sucrose mobilization from culm storage parenchyma by magnetic resonance spectroscopy

2013

Journal Article

Detection of endogenous iron deposits in the injured mouse spinal cord through high-resolution ex vivo and in vivo MRI

Blomster, Linda V., Cowin, Gary J., Kurniawan, Nyoman D. and Ruitenberg, Marc J. (2013). Detection of endogenous iron deposits in the injured mouse spinal cord through high-resolution ex vivo and in vivo MRI. NMR in Biomedicine, 26 (2), 141-150. doi: 10.1002/nbm.2829

Detection of endogenous iron deposits in the injured mouse spinal cord through high-resolution ex vivo and in vivo MRI

2013

Conference Publication

Investigating the clinical effect of resveratrol in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial

Chachay, V. S., Martin, J. H., Prins, J. B., Whitehead, J. P., O'Moore-Sullivan, T. M., Lee, P., Franklin, M., Klein, K., Taylor, P. J., Ferguson, M., Coombes, J. S., Thomas, G. P., Cowin, G. J., Kirkpatrick, C. M. J., Macdonald, G. A. and Hickman, I. J. (2013). Investigating the clinical effect of resveratrol in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial. Australian Gastroenterology Week 2013, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 7-9 October 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jgh.12365_5

Investigating the clinical effect of resveratrol in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial

2012

Journal Article

Microscopic diffusion anisotropy in formalin fixed prostate tissue: Preliminary findings

Bourne, Roger M., Kurniawan, Nyoman, Cowin, Gary, Sved, Paul and Watson, Geoffrey (2012). Microscopic diffusion anisotropy in formalin fixed prostate tissue: Preliminary findings. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 68 (6), 1943-1948. doi: 10.1002/mrm.24179

Microscopic diffusion anisotropy in formalin fixed prostate tissue: Preliminary findings

2012

Journal Article

Ski overexpression in skeletal muscle modulates genetic programs that control susceptibility to diet-induced obesity and insulin signaling

Diaz, Marianne, Martel, Nick, Fitzsimmons, Rebecca L., Eriksson, Natalie A., Cowin, Gary J., Thomas, Gethin P., Lê Cao, Kim-Anh, Muscat, George E. O. and Leong, Gary M. (2012). Ski overexpression in skeletal muscle modulates genetic programs that control susceptibility to diet-induced obesity and insulin signaling. Obesity, 20 (11), 2157-2167. doi: 10.1038/oby.2012.101

Ski overexpression in skeletal muscle modulates genetic programs that control susceptibility to diet-induced obesity and insulin signaling

2012

Journal Article

High-field magnetic resonance imaging using solenoid radiofrequency coils

Vegh, Viktor, Glaser, Philipp, Maillet, Donald, Cowin, Gary J. and Reutens, David C. (2012). High-field magnetic resonance imaging using solenoid radiofrequency coils. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 30 (8), 1177-1185. doi: 10.1016/j.mri.2012.04.027

High-field magnetic resonance imaging using solenoid radiofrequency coils

2012

Journal Article

Ventilation distribution in rats: Part 2-A comparison of electrical impedance tomography and hyperpolarised helium magnetic resonance imaging

Dunster, Kimble R., Friese, Marlies E. J., Fraser, John F., Galloway, Graham J., Cowin, Gary J. and Schibler, Andreas (2012). Ventilation distribution in rats: Part 2-A comparison of electrical impedance tomography and hyperpolarised helium magnetic resonance imaging. BioMedical Engineering Online, 11 (1) 68, 68-1-68-10. doi: 10.1186/1475-925X-11-68

Ventilation distribution in rats: Part 2-A comparison of electrical impedance tomography and hyperpolarised helium magnetic resonance imaging

2012

Journal Article

Biexponential diffusion decay in formalin-fixed prostate tissue: Preliminary findings

Bourne, Roger M., Kurniawan, Nyoman, Cowin, Gary, Stait-Gardner, Timothy, Sved, Paul, Watson, Geoffrey, Chowdhury, Supriya and Price, William S. (2012). Biexponential diffusion decay in formalin-fixed prostate tissue: Preliminary findings. Magnetic Resonance In Medicine, 68 (3), 954-959. doi: 10.1002/mrm.23291

Biexponential diffusion decay in formalin-fixed prostate tissue: Preliminary findings

2012

Journal Article

Ventilation distribution in rats: Part I - The effect of gas composition as measured with electrical impedance tomography

Dunster, Kimble R., Friese, Marlies, Fraser, John F., Cowin, Gary J. and Schibler, Andreas (2012). Ventilation distribution in rats: Part I - The effect of gas composition as measured with electrical impedance tomography. BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 11 (4) 64, 64.1-64.9. doi: 10.1186/1475-925X-11-64

Ventilation distribution in rats: Part I - The effect of gas composition as measured with electrical impedance tomography

2012

Journal Article

Microscopic diffusivity compartmentation in formalin-fixed prostate tissue

Bourne, Roger M., Kurniawan, Nyoman, Cowin, Gary, Stait-Gardner, Timothy, Sved, Paul, Watson, Geoffrey and Price, William S. (2012). Microscopic diffusivity compartmentation in formalin-fixed prostate tissue. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 68 (2), 614-620. doi: 10.1002/mrm.23244

Microscopic diffusivity compartmentation in formalin-fixed prostate tissue

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Collaboration between the Centre for Advanced Imaging and Bruker Biospin Preclinical Imaging Division
    Bruker Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Understanding crop development and yield responses to mitigate high soil strength in Australian soils
    GRDC - PROC-9176764 - Understanding crop development and yield responses to mitigate high soil strength in Australian soils.
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2018
    Biomolecular Imager and microscope for preclinical radiopharmaceutical development
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Hyperpolarised gas functional lung and molecular imaging (ARC LIEF Grant administered by Monash University)
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Improving cancer management by direct detection with diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (NHMRC Project Grant administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Enhancing erythropoietin therapy in ischaemia-reperfusion injury of heart and kidney
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Nuclear Receptor 4A3 signalling in skeletal muscle
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Ventilation heterogeneity and airway remodelling in asthma (NHMRC Project Grant administered by Monash University)
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Hyperpolarized helium MRI to quantify regional lung damage and ventilation for improvement of recruitment strategy
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008
    Upgrade to 4Tesla MRI
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2003
    Investigation Of Calf Muscle Fat Localisation By Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy at 4T
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Gary Cowin is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

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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