Neo-Muscle-Map: Mapping The Development Of The Neural Control And Functional Structure Of Muscles

Organisation/Company: Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata - Dipartimento di Medicina dei Sistemi Research Field: Biological sciences Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3) Country: Italy Application Deadline: 20 Jan 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract: To be defined Job Status: Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description To evaluate the mutual influence between the development of neural control of movement and functional structure of muscles, we plan to analyze the EMG activity of lower and upper limb muscles during spontaneous movements (proven to be an excellent marker for early brain impairment) and to assess the concurrent morphological development and changes in muscle stiffness via panoramic ultrasound and elastography. To assess the changes and interaction between neural and structural variables during early development, we will follow longitudinally a group of very preterm and a group of full-term neonates from birth throughout the first months of life. Our project uses a multidisciplinary approach to overcome this challenge and leverages the established experience with advanced biomedical technologies and the neural control of movements, developmental spinal cord neuronal organization, pediatric research, and clinical aspects of motor rehabilitation, all unique to our research group. Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: OTHER Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: J-18808-Ljbffr