Introduction
Our main research interests are clinical treatment effectiveness, brain recovery mechanism, and motor control. We use both clinical trials and basic experiments to comprehensively study clinical outcomes and neurophysiological theories.
CLINICAL
BASIC
We aim to discuss the effectiveness of treatment and possible mechanisms by utilizing scales and equipments to quantify changes in movement, pain, brain activation, and etc.
Recently, we also concern about age-related topics, including healthy elderly, mild cognitive impairment, and pre-frailty.
We intend to provide more solid evidence for clinical applications and we hope the research data can further improve clinical decision making.
Part of our research projects are supported by MOST and NHRI grant and many of the results are published on SCI journals.
We aim to discuss the neurophysiological mechanisms of neurological disorders treatment and recovery based on animal models.
We currently have developed 2 models: stroke model by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO), and Parkinson's model by injection of 6-OHDA in substantial nigra.
Also, we have built up a lot of associated neurological and behavioral assessment to measure motor functions, neurotransmitters, inflammatory responses, and other brain changes. The evaluation can provide further knowledge of physiological and pathological changes of the diseases and the intervention effects.
Part of our research projects are supported by MOST, VGH, and Taiwan University System (TUS) grant. Many of the results are published on SCI journals.