Timothy Inglis, University of British Columbia
Associate Professor
Kinesiology
Vancouver, British Columbia
tinglis@interchange.ubc.ca
Office:
(604) 822-1626
Bio/Research
The task of maintaining upright stance in the human involves a complex control system that can use and integrate the bounty of sensory information that surrounds us. The long term goal of my basic research program is to better understand the fundamental role played by sensory information in the c...
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The task of maintaining upright stance in the human involves a complex control system that can use and integrate the bounty of sensory information that surrounds us. The long term goal of my basic research program is to better understand the fundamental role played by sensory information in the control of standing balance and movement in humans. To investigate this focus, we have developed two areas of research concentration in the School of Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia.
In the Human Neurophysiology laboratory, I use a special research technique, termed microneurography, to record the somatosensory neural activity of conscious human subjects. Currently, there are only 8-10 single-unit microneurography laboratories worldwide that use this technique to investigate sensorimotor research issues. We also use h-reflex and single wire electromyography in many of these studies. In the second research concentration area we are studying how standing balance and locomotion can be affected by manipulating the sensory inputs. In particular, we use another novel research technique, termed galvanic vestibular stimulation, to artificially alter the human vestibular system (inner ear balancing system). Research in the Human Neurophysiology laboratory at UBC is funded by equipment (RTI), and operating (Discovery) grants and a recent Discovery Accelerator Supplement grant provided by NSERC.
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In the Human Neurophysiology laboratory, I use a special research technique, termed microneurography, to record the somatosensory neural activity of conscious human subjects. Currently, there are only 8-10 single-unit microneurography laboratories worldwide that use this technique to investigate sensorimotor research issues. We also use h-reflex and single wire electromyography in many of these studies. In the second research concentration area we are studying how standing balance and locomotion can be affected by manipulating the sensory inputs. In particular, we use another novel research technique, termed galvanic vestibular stimulation, to artificially alter the human vestibular system (inner ear balancing system). Research in the Human Neurophysiology laboratory at UBC is funded by equipment (RTI), and operating (Discovery) grants and a recent Discovery Accelerator Supplement grant provided by NSERC.
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