Anke Ninija Karabanov

Short presentation

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I am interested in how the brain controls voluntary movemnts and how brain plasticity can optimally support skill learning. Methodologically I work with noninvasive brain stimulation, functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Electroecephlography (EEG) and a wide gange of behavioral paradigms testing manual control and motor learning

Current research

I am interested in how the brain contols skilled movemnts. I use neuroimaging and neurostimulation techniques to investigate the activity and connectvity patterns in the brain that support good motor control.

Currently, I work on brain state-dependnet exitability and connectivity patterns that can influence neuronal plasticity. The importance of frontoparietal connectivity for good sensori-motor integration and the effects dosage and placemnt of neuromodulatory TDCS on peripheral and central mechanisms.

CV

Since May 2019 - Associate Professor in Human Neurophysiology, Department of Nutrition, Excercise and Sport Copenhagen University. Research and teaching in the area of human motor control, brain plasticity and the impact of physical activity on learning and memory

January 2017 - April 2019 - Research Area Coordinator for all Brain Stimulation Research at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance, Hvidovre Hospital. Develop a common research strategy and coordination of all research efforts. Ensuring scientific and safety standards

January 2015 - April  2019 - Group Leader Brain Stimulation Methods, Danish Research Center for Magnetic Resonance, Hvidovre Hospital. Methods development for brain stimulation and train researchers students in techniques

November 2011 – December 2014 - Postdoctoral fellow Danish Research Center for Magnetic Resonance, Hvidovre Hospital(50%) and Department of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen(50%). Lead Investigator on several research projects within brain stimulation and brain imaging

November 2010 – November 2011 - Postdoctoral fellow National Institute of Mental Health, USALead Investigator on brain stimulation research projects

September 2009 – November 2010 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Sciences, Karolinska Institute, Sweden and National Institute of Health, USA

September 2002 – December 2005 - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cognitive Science, with distinction, University of Osnabrück, Germany

Possible conflicts of interest