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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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-. New York, NY, United States: Elsevier.
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
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
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 .
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
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
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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