Units

Laboratory for Functional Anatomy

The Laboratoires d'Anatomie, Biomécanique et Organogenèse (LABO, Faculty of Medicine) and d'Anatomie Fonctionnelle (LAF, Faculty of Human Motor Sciences) form a research group dedicated to human and animal anatomy, biomechanics and embryology.  

LABO/LAF's research is organized around complementary themes: 

 - biomechanics, modeling and functional assessment 

 - macroscopic and microscopic anatomy 

 - embryology and teratology 

 - forensic medicine and forensic anthropology 

 - HOX genes and ovarian function

Projetcs

Neurobiomechanics - beta oscillations

Beta oscillations of the sensorimotor cortex are the hallmark of sensorimotor brain function, reflecting motor abilities and neurological health. Their characterization usually requires the recording of brain activity using sophisticated and expensive equipment. Drawing on the results of fundamental research, the present project aims to develop and characterize a method for measuring a reflection of these oscillations in readily available signals, such as muscle activity or recordings of mechanical hand strength. He will then assess the method's potential for monitoring Parkinson's disease, and for monitoring rehabilitation and recovery from stroke. Future applications are also planned in basic research, as well as in the assessment and monitoring of schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders.