Washington University in St Louis · Biomedical EngineeringThe NeuroGenesis Lab
Muriah D Wheelock · Saint Louis, Missouri
Research Focus
Dr. Muriah D. Wheelock's research lab focuses on understanding how early brain development impacts neurological health later in life, particularly in relation to Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The lab studies brain functional connectivity in infants and toddlers to explore how early life experiences and conditions, such as low birth weight or trauma, influence brain development and long-term health outcomes. By analyzing brain imaging data and employing advanced techniques, the lab aims to uncover critical patterns that can inform prevention and intervention strategies for childhood development and aging.
neurodevelopmentAlzheimer's diseasefunctional connectivitybrain imagingearly-life traumalongitudinal studiesneuroplasticitypediatric healthsocial determinants of healthcognitive outcomes
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the spatiotemporal progression of brain development and degeneration using neuroimaging.
AIM 02Assess the impact of early-life conditions on functional and structural brain development.
AIM 03Explore the relationship between developmental adversity and increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Skills the Lab Values
fMRI analysiselectroencephalogram (EEG)longitudinal data analysisneuroimaging techniquesPediatric EEG-fMRIstatistical modelingmachine learningbrain network analysisclinical phenotypinggenotyping
Output against the department
Publications85bottom 13% of dept.519th of 595
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Citations2.2kbottom 16% of dept.500th of 595
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