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)

141 - 160 of 160 works

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

Use of spherical harmonic deconvolution methods to compensate for nonlinear gradient effects on MRI images

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

A novel phantom and method for comprehensive 3-dimensional measurement and correction of geometric distortion in magnetic resonance imaging

2004

Journal Article

MR Microscopy and microspectroscopy of the intact kidney

Crozier, Stuart, Cowin, Gary and Endre, Zoltan H. (2004). MR Microscopy and microspectroscopy of the intact kidney. Concepts In Magnetic Resonance Part A, 22A (1), 50-59. doi: 10.1002/cmr.a.20007

MR Microscopy and microspectroscopy of the intact kidney

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

Geometric distortion in clinical MRI systems - Part II: correction using a 3D phantom

2002

Journal Article

MR image-based measurement of rates of change in volumes of brain structures. Part II: Application to a study of Alzheimer's disease and normal aging

Wang, D. M., Chalk, J. B., Rose, S. E., de Zubicaray, G., Cowin, G., Galloway, G. J., Barnes, D., Spooner, D., Doddrell, D. M. and Semple, J. (2002). MR image-based measurement of rates of change in volumes of brain structures. Part II: Application to a study of Alzheimer's disease and normal aging. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 20 (1), 41-48. doi: 10.1016/S0730-725X(02)00472-1

MR image-based measurement of rates of change in volumes of brain structures. Part II: Application to a study of Alzheimer's disease and normal aging

2002

Journal Article

An inverse design of an open, head/neck RF coil for MRI

Lawrence, B. G., Crozier, S., Cowin, G. and Yau, D. D. (2002). An inverse design of an open, head/neck RF coil for MRI. Ieee Transactions On Biomedical Engineering, 49 (9), 1024-1030. doi: 10.1109/TBME.2002.802054

An inverse design of an open, head/neck RF coil for MRI

2002

Journal Article

Effect of Rosiglitazone on Insulin Sensitivity and Body Composition in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Carey, D. G., Cowin, G. J., Galloway, G. J., Jones, N. P., Richards, J. C., Bisivas, N. and Doddrell, D. M. (2002). Effect of Rosiglitazone on Insulin Sensitivity and Body Composition in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Obesity Research, 10 (10), 1008-1015. doi: 10.1038/oby.2002.137

Effect of Rosiglitazone on Insulin Sensitivity and Body Composition in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

2001

Conference Publication

Regional rates of brain atrophy - Can they be used as a reliable tool for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease?

Wang, D., Rose, S., Cowin, G., Spooner, D., Barnes, D., Galloway, G., Doddrell, D. M., Chalk, J. B. and Semple, J. (2001). Regional rates of brain atrophy - Can they be used as a reliable tool for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease?. 9th International Fuzzy Systems Association World Congress/20th North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, International Conference, Vancouver Canada, 25-28 July 2001. NEW YORK: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/nafips.2001.944372

Regional rates of brain atrophy - Can they be used as a reliable tool for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease?

2000

Conference Publication

Global and regional rates of brain atrophy in Alzheimer's Disease using structural MRI

Wang, D., Chalk, J. B., Rose, S. E., De Zubicaray, G. I., Galloway, G. J., Cowin, G. J., Semple, J. and Doddrell, D. M. (2000). Global and regional rates of brain atrophy in Alzheimer's Disease using structural MRI. First International Quality Research in Dementia Conference, Westminster, London, U.K., 19-22 November 2000. London, U.K.: Neuropsych Press.

Global and regional rates of brain atrophy in Alzheimer's Disease using structural MRI

2000

Conference Publication

Magnetic resonance microscopy and angiography of the isolated perused rat kidney

Cowin, G. J., Guan, Z., Crozier, S. and Endre, Z. H. (2000). Magnetic resonance microscopy and angiography of the isolated perused rat kidney. Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology 35th Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane Convention Centre, 3-5 March, 1999. Carlton, Vic.: Blackwell Science. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1797.2000.00051-20A1.x

Magnetic resonance microscopy and angiography of the isolated perused rat kidney

1999

Journal Article

Cortical and medullary betaine-GPC modulated by osmolality independently of oxygen in the intact kidney

Cowin, Gary J., Crozier, Stuart, Endre, Zoltan H., Leditschke, I. Anne and Brereton, Ian M. (1999). Cortical and medullary betaine-GPC modulated by osmolality independently of oxygen in the intact kidney. American Journal of Physiology - Renal Physiology, 277 (3), F338-F346. doi: 10.1152/ajprenal.1999.277.3.F338

Cortical and medullary betaine-GPC modulated by osmolality independently of oxygen in the intact kidney

1998

Book Chapter

Volume localised 1H MRS of renal osmolytes

Cowin, G. J., Leditschke, I. A., Crozier, S. and Endre, Z. H. (1998). Volume localised 1H MRS of renal osmolytes. Spatially resolved magnetic resonance: methods, materials, medicine, biology, rheology, geology, ecology, hardware. (pp. 431-438) edited by P. Blumler, B. Blumich, R. Botto and E. Fukishima. New York, NY, United States: Wiley.

Volume localised 1H MRS of renal osmolytes

1998

Book Chapter

Volume localised 1H MRS of renal osmolytes

Cowin, Gary J., Leditschke, I. Anne, Crozier, Stuart and Endre, Zoltan H. (1998). Volume localised 1H MRS of renal osmolytes. Spatially resolved Magnetic Resonance. (pp. 431-437) edited by P. Blümler, B. Blümich, R. Botto and E. Fukushima. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH Verlag. doi: 10.1002/9783527611843.ch40

Volume localised 1H MRS of renal osmolytes

1997

Journal Article

Regional proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy differentiates cortex and medulla in the isolated perfused rat kidney

Cowin, G. J., Leditschke, I. A., Crozier, S., Brereton, I. M. and Endre, Z. H. (1997). Regional proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy differentiates cortex and medulla in the isolated perfused rat kidney. Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine, 5 (2), 151-158. doi: 10.1007/BF02592246

Regional proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy differentiates cortex and medulla in the isolated perfused rat kidney

1996

Conference Publication

Efficacy and renal toxicity of a new Na-23-NMR spectroscopy shift reagent, TmDOTP5-

Leditschke, I.A., Cowin, G.J., Willgoss, D. and Endre, Z.H. (1996). Efficacy and renal toxicity of a new Na-23-NMR spectroscopy shift reagent, TmDOTP5-. Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, Canberra, ACT Australia, 1—3 March 1995. New York, NY United States: Elsevier.

Efficacy and renal toxicity of a new Na-23-NMR spectroscopy shift reagent, TmDOTP5-

1996

Journal Article

Modulation of glycine-serine interconversion by TCA and glycolytic intermediates in normoxic and hypoxic proximal tubules

Cowin, GJ, Willgoss, DA and Endre, ZH (1996). Modulation of glycine-serine interconversion by TCA and glycolytic intermediates in normoxic and hypoxic proximal tubules. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Cell Research, 1310 (1), 41-47. doi: 10.1016/0167-4889(95)00141-7

Modulation of glycine-serine interconversion by TCA and glycolytic intermediates in normoxic and hypoxic proximal tubules

1996

Journal Article

Serine isotopomer analysis by 13C-NMR defines glycine-serine interconversion in situ in the renal proximal tubule

Cowin, Gary J., Willgoss, Desley A., Bartley, John and Endre, Zoltan H. (1996). Serine isotopomer analysis by 13C-NMR defines glycine-serine interconversion in situ in the renal proximal tubule. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research, 1310 (1), 32-40. doi: 10.1016/0167-4889(95)00142-5

Serine isotopomer analysis by 13C-NMR defines glycine-serine interconversion in situ in the renal proximal tubule

1995

Conference Publication

High resolution proton magnetic resonance imaging in experimental acute renal failure

Leditschke, I.A., Cowin, G., Crozier, S. and Endre, Z.H. (1995). High resolution proton magnetic resonance imaging in experimental acute renal failure. XIIth Meeting of the International-Society-of-Magnetic-Resonance (ISMAR 95) - the Next 50 Years, Sydney, Australia, 16-21 July 1995. San Diego, CA, United States: International Society for Magnetic Resonance .

High resolution proton magnetic resonance imaging in experimental acute renal failure

1994

Journal Article

23Na NMR detects protection by glycine and alanine against hypoxic injury in the isolated perfused rat kidney

Endre, ZH, Cowin, GJ, Stewartrichardson, P, Cross, M, Willgoss, DA and Duggleby, RG (1994). 23Na NMR detects protection by glycine and alanine against hypoxic injury in the isolated perfused rat kidney. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 202 (3), 1639-1644. doi: 10.1006/bbrc.1994.2121

23Na NMR detects protection by glycine and alanine against hypoxic injury in the isolated perfused rat kidney

1993

Journal Article

23Na-NMR detects hypoxic injury in intact kidney: Increases in sodium inhibited by DMSO and DMTU

Cross, M, Endre, ZH, Stewartrichardson, P, Cowin, GJ, Westhuyzen, J, Duggleby, RG and Fleming, SJ (1993). 23Na-NMR detects hypoxic injury in intact kidney: Increases in sodium inhibited by DMSO and DMTU. Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 30 (4), 465-475. doi: 10.1002/mrm.1910300409

23Na-NMR detects hypoxic injury in intact kidney: Increases in sodium inhibited by DMSO and DMTU

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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