Arno Villringer
Arno Villringer
Arno Villringer (pronunciation: Ar-no Vil-ring-er) is a renowned neurologist and psychologist, known for his significant contributions to the field of neuroscience.
Etymology
The name 'Arno' is of German origin, meaning 'eagle', while 'Villringer' is a surname common in Germany. The etymology of 'Villringer' is not well-documented.
Career
Arno Villringer is a professor at the Humboldt University of Berlin and the director of the Department of Neurology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig. His research primarily focuses on the human brain's plasticity and the mechanisms of stroke recovery. He is also known for his work on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which are techniques used to measure and visualize brain activity.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Humboldt University of Berlin: A university in Berlin, Germany.
- Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences: A research institute based in Leipzig, Germany.
- Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI): A neuroimaging procedure using MRI technology that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.
- Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS): An imaging technique used to measure oxygenation of the brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arno Villringer
- Wikipedia's article - Arno Villringer
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