معرفی
W Richard Staines is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University. With over 154 publications spanning 1995-2024, his work focuses on sensorimotor integration, cortical plasticity, and neurophysiological mechanisms in stroke recovery and multiple sclerosis.
- Key research areas: Neurophysiology, Motor Learning, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurorehabilitation
His neuroimaging and electrophysiological studies investigate:
- Cannabis effects on multiple sclerosis patients
- Concussion recovery mechanisms
- Cortical excitability modulation through exercise
- Sensory gating and attentional processes
- Cerebellar contributions to motor control
Recent publications (2025-2018) highlight:
- Aerobic exercise impacts on cognitive control
- Neuroplasticity in post-concussion syndrome
- fMRI correlates of cannabis withdrawal
- TMS studies of motor cortex excitability
- Sensory-motor integration in aging and stroke
