معرفی
Dr. Jacob Levenstein is a Research Fellow in Neuroimaging at the Thompson Institute of the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Queensland, Australia. His research focuses on neurophysiology, neuropsychology, and brain stimulation techniques, including functional MRI, MR spectroscopy, and lesion-symptom mapping. He holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford, where he worked at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN/FMRIB) and the Oxford Cognitive Neuropsychological Centre. His expertise includes analyzing brain-behavior relationships in stroke patients and optimizing brain stimulation efficacy via resting-state MRI connectivity.
Education:
- DPhil (Neuroimaging), University of Oxford
- MSc (Psychological Research), University of Oxford
- BA (Cognitive Studies, with Philosophy minor), Endicott College
Research Interests:
His work bridges clinical and experimental neuroscience. Key areas include:
- Task-induced neurochemical modulation in the human brain
- Translational applications of neuroimaging in stroke rehabilitation
- Advanced MRI modalities for studying motor systems and movement disorders
Awards & Fellowships:
- NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholar Fellowship (2016–2021)
Experience:
- Lab Manager, Oxford Cognitive Neuropsychological Centre (2015–2016)
- Post-doctoral research at NIH's Section on Functional Imaging Methods
- MRI Research Technician, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)/Athinoula A. Martinos Center
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Thompson Institute, a leading center for brain and mental health research.
