Limbic maturational changes in adolescence and young adulthood (LIMCA) - A longitudinal study

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Structural and cognitive changes of the limbic regions have been linked to number psychiatric disorders. A thorough understanding of the dynamics of healthy maturation of these brain areas with age is necessary. The main aim of this research is to longitudinally study and model the neuro-developmental changes of the limbic region during adolescence and young adulthood. These will provide an invaluable template in identifying deviant patterns of limbic development in children with neuropsychiatric disorders.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2014

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $418,897.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Radiology and Organ Imaging

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

age-related | limbic system | neurodevelopment | neuroimaging | psychiatric illness