Motor Control and Human Neurophysiology NOJIMA Lab

Research Interests

Understanding how the brain enables skill learning is a basic scientific question with far reaching implications. The purpose of our researches is to understand the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying plastic changes in human and to develop novel therapeutic approaches for recovery of function based on these advances. We study cortical reorganization and dynamic network in the brain underlying behavior with motor learning and memory formation.
We utilize different techniques in the context of exploratory and well defined hypothesis-driven investigations including electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyogram (EMG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and force-plate. Advances in understanding from healthy volunteers are subsequently applied to patients with neurological disease like stroke in attempts to enhance neurorehabilitative processes. On the basis of these findings, we are engaged in translational efforts to develop rational rehabilitative interventions to improve motor disability.

■Neurophysiological Mechanisms for motor learning
We focuses on central nervous system plasticity and its relatonship to motor learning and neurorehabilitation. To understand the mechanisms, we use a multimodal appraoch combining behavioral psychophysics, brain stimulation, and neuroimaging.

■Clinical trials
We collaborate with staffs at department of rehabilitation in Shinshu University Hospital and Nagoya-City University Hospital to analysis for clinical data.

■Epidemiological study for community-dwelling healthy elderly adults
We collaborate with some local governments to reveal novel insights about physical and cognitive function in the community dwelling resident.

For interest in our lab and further inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
nojima[at]shinshu-u.ac.jp

About Ippei Nojima

Dr. Nojima is Associate Professor of the Physical Therapy at Shinshu University. His research is focused on studying physiologial mechanisms underlying motor learning and developing novel interventions to enhance motor function in human. Dr. Nojima underwent his education and training in neuroscience and rehabilitation at Kobe University (Prof. Kawamata) in Japan. Research training was done at Kyoto University (Dr. Mima) and the NINDS in NIH (Dr. Leonardo Cohen).
Graduate course of Shinshu University

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Room（Students）：South buldling 1F
Room (Staff)：South building 4F