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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2007
Conference Publication
Prostate segmentation on MR images without endorectal coil
Yang, Zhengyi, Simpson, John, Sasso, Giuseppe, Zapotoczna, Aleksandra, Cowin, Gary and Wang, Deming (2007). Prostate segmentation on MR images without endorectal coil. Joint Annual Meeting ISMRM-ESMRMB, Berlin, Germany, 19-25 May 2007. Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.: International Society for Magentic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM).
2006
Journal Article
Functional anatomy of the caudal thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spine in the horse
Stubbs, N. C., Hodges, P. W., Jeffcott, L. B., Cowin, G., Hodgson, D. R. and McGowan, C. M. (2006). Functional anatomy of the caudal thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spine in the horse. Equine veterinary journal. Supplement, 38 (36), 393-399. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2006.tb05575.x
2006
Conference Publication
Functional anatomy of the caudal thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spine in the horse
Stubbs, N. C., Hodges, P. W., Jeffcott, L. B., Cowin, G. J., Hodgson, D. R. and McGowan, C. M. (2006). Functional anatomy of the caudal thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spine in the horse. ICEEP 7: 7th International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology: 7e conférence internationale de physiologie de l'exercicechez le cheval, Fontainebleau, France, 26-31 August 2006. Newmarket, United Kingdom: John Wiley & Sons.
2006
Conference Publication
Brain atrophy progression measured with structural in normal aging, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease
Wang, Deming, Chalk, Jonathan, deZubicaray, Greg, Rose, Stephen, Strudwick, Mark, Durbridge, Gail, Cowin, Gary, McMahon, Katie, McKinnon, David, Galloway, Graham and Doddrell, David (2006). Brain atrophy progression measured with structural in normal aging, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease. 6th Biennial Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Magnetic Resonance, Murramarang National Park, N.S.W., 12-16 February 2006. N.S.W., Australia: Australian and New Zealand Society for Magnetic Resonanc.
2006
Journal Article
Intrauterine growth restriction due to uteroplacental vascular insufficiency leads to increased hypoxia-induced cerebral apoptosis in newborn piglets
Burke, C., Sinclair, K., Cowin, G.., Rose, S., Pat, B., Gobe, G. and Colditz, P. (2006). Intrauterine growth restriction due to uteroplacental vascular insufficiency leads to increased hypoxia-induced cerebral apoptosis in newborn piglets. Brain Research, 1098 (1), 19-25. doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2006.04.129
2006
Conference Publication
Magnetic resonance neuroimaging at 16.4T
Kurniawan, N. D., Fox , B., Rogers, F., Butler, T., Li, L., Wallace, R., Cowin, G., Rose, S., Coulson, E., Galloway, G., Bartlett, P. F. and Brereton, I. M. (2006). Magnetic resonance neuroimaging at 16.4T. UWS Symposium and Workshop on NMR Imaging and Diffusion, Sydney, Australia, 21-22 October 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Anterior temporal cortex activation during generation of novel category associates in schizophrenia
Bendall, Emma R., McMahon, katie L., Eastburn, Matthew M., Eadie, Kathryn, Durbridge, Gail L., Strudwick, Mark W., Cowin, Gary J., De Zubicaray, Greig I. and Catts, Stanley (2006). Anterior temporal cortex activation during generation of novel category associates in schizophrenia. 12th Annual Meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping, Florence, Italy, 13-17 June, 2006. San Diego, U.S.: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2006.04.176
2006
Conference Publication
Contrast enhanced microimaging with Gd and Mn at 190 MHz and 700 MHz
Cowin, Gary J., Weerasinghe, G., South, S,, Tuck. A., Galloway, Graham J. and Brereton, Ian M. (2006). Contrast enhanced microimaging with Gd and Mn at 190 MHz and 700 MHz. UWS Symposium and Workshop on NMR Imaging and Diffusion, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 21-22 October 2006.
2006
Conference Publication
Abnormal access to semantic representations during category generation in schizophrenia
Bendall, Emma, McMahon, Katie Louise, Eastburn, Matthew, Durbridge, Gail, Strudwick, Mark, Cowin, Gary and de Zubicaray, Greig (2006). Abnormal access to semantic representations during category generation in schizophrenia. fMRI Experience 8, Melbourne, Australia, 27-30 June, 2006.
2006
Journal Article
Venipuncture in the short-beaked echidna
Johnston, S. D., Madden, C., Nicolson, V., Cowin, G., Pyne, M. and Booth, R. (2006). Venipuncture in the short-beaked echidna. Australian Veterinary Journal, 84 (1-2), 66-67. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2006.tb13132.x
2006
Conference Publication
Normal and anomalous classification of category exemplars in schizophrenia
Bendall, E. R., McMahon, K. L., Eastburn, M. M., Eadie, K., Durbridge, G. L., Strudwick, M. W., Cowin, G., de Zubicaray, G. I. and Catts, S. V. (2006). Normal and anomalous classification of category exemplars in schizophrenia. Australasian Schizophrenia Conference 2006, Fremantle, Australia, 21st - 23rd August, 2006. OXFORD: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING.
2006
Conference Publication
Contrast enhanced microimaging at 700 MHz
Cowin, Gary J., Weerasinghe, G., South, G., Tuck, A., Galloway, Graham J. and Brereton, Ian M. (2006). Contrast enhanced microimaging at 700 MHz. 45th Annual Meeting of the NMR Society of Japan, Kyoto, Japan, 22-24 October 2006.
2005
Conference Publication
The morphology and biomechanics of the equine multifidus muscle
Stubbs, N. C., Hodges, P., Connell,, Cowin, G. J. and McGowan, C. M. (2005). The morphology and biomechanics of the equine multifidus muscle. Showcasing Faculty research through our postgraduates, Gatton, qld, 8th December 2005. Gatton, Qld: NRAVS Faculty.
2005
Conference Publication
Brain responses to hypoxia in the intrauterine growth restricted piglet measured by magnetic resonance spectroscopy and diffusion weighted imaging
Sinclair, K., Rose, S., Cowin, G., Burke, C. and Colditz, P. (2005). Brain responses to hypoxia in the intrauterine growth restricted piglet measured by magnetic resonance spectroscopy and diffusion weighted imaging. XVIIIth World Congress of Neurology, Sydney, Australia, 5-11 November 2005. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier BV.
2005
Conference Publication
Functional anatomy of the thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spine in the horse
Stubbs, N. C., Hodges, P., Jeffcott, B., Cowin, G. J., Hodgson, D. R. and McGowan, C. M. (2005). Functional anatomy of the thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spine in the horse. Showcasing faculty research through our postgraduates, Gatton, Queensland, 8th December, 2005. Gatton, Queensland: NRAVS, Faculty.
2005
Conference Publication
Mapping APOE4 and gender effects on hippocampal atrophic rates: A longitudinal MRI study of normal aging
Roybal, D. J., Dutton, R. A., Hayashi, K. M., de Zubicaray, G. I., ODowd, B. S., Chalk, J. B., McMahon, K. L., Cowin, G. J., Strudwick, M., Bryant, M. K., Doddrell, D. M. and Thompson, P. M. (2005). Mapping APOE4 and gender effects on hippocampal atrophic rates: A longitudinal MRI study of normal aging. American Geriatrics Society 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, Florida, U.S., 11-15 May, 2005. Hoboken, NJ, U. S.: The American Geriatrics Society.
2004
Journal Article
Geometric distortion in clinical MRI systems - Part I: evaluation using a 3D phantom
Wang, D., Strugnell, W., Cowin, G., Doddrell, D. M. and Slaughter, R. (2004). Geometric distortion in clinical MRI systems - Part I: evaluation using a 3D phantom. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 22 (9), 1211-1221. doi: 10.1016/j.mri.2004.08.012
2004
Journal Article
Use of spherical harmonic deconvolution methods to compensate for nonlinear gradient effects on MRI images
Janke, Andrew, Zhao, Huawei, Cowin, Gary J., Galloway, Graham J and Doddrell, David M. (2004). Use of spherical harmonic deconvolution methods to compensate for nonlinear gradient effects on MRI images. Magnetic Resonance In Medicine, 52 (1), 115-122. doi: 10.1002/mrm.20122
2004
Journal Article
A novel phantom and method for comprehensive 3-dimensional measurement and correction of geometric distortion in magnetic resonance imaging
Wang, Deming, Doddrell, David. M. and Cowin, Gary (2004). A novel phantom and method for comprehensive 3-dimensional measurement and correction of geometric distortion in magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 22 (4), 529-542. doi: 10.1016/j.mri.2004.01.008
2004
Journal Article
Geometric distortion in clinical MRI systems - Part II: correction using a 3D phantom
Wang, D., Strugnell, W., Cowin, G., Doddrell, D. M. and Slaughter, R. (2004). Geometric distortion in clinical MRI systems - Part II: correction using a 3D phantom. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 22 (9), 1223-1232. doi: 10.1016/j.mri.2004.08.014
Funding
Current 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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