Research Grant

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

2013

  • Neural basis of sensorimotor integration in generating movements – MEG in combination with TMS study – (Scientific Research (B), Hideaki Onishi)
  • Neuronal regulation of bone remodeling in osteopenia due to aging and disuse (Scientific Research (B), Noriaki Yamamoto)
  • Effects of mechanical loading induced by muscle contraction and the role of mechanosensory system on reducing bone loss (Scientific Research (C), Hiroyuki Tamaki)
  • Plastic changes in primary motor and motor association cortices induced by dual-hemisphere direct current stimulation (Scientific Research (C), Hikari Kirimoto)
  • Investigation of the cortical information processing in response to thermal stimulation of the skin – MEG study (Scientific Research (C), Toshio Soma)
  • A new training regimen based on rewarding and paired associative stimulation: A strategy for recovering reciprocal inhibition dysfunction (Scientific Research (C), Makoto Suzuki)
  • Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on brain function – An application of electromagnetical stimulation and near-infrared spectroscopy (Challenging Exploratory Research, Noriaki Yamamoto)
  • The relationship between motor imagery ability and the corticospinal excitability induced by gazing at a mirror image of a hand (Challenging Exploratory Research, Jun Iwanami)
  • Effects of vascular endothelial function on cerebral blood flow during exercise and identification of the cortical blood flow originated from neural activities (Young scientist (B), Atsuhiro Tsubaki)
  • Investigation of neuro-modulation in sensorimotor cortex during bimanual movement using MEG and EEG (Young scientist (B), Koya Yamashiro)
  • Investigation of the functional role of the premotor cortex during visuo-motor task –study with MEG and tDCS- (Young scientist (B), Kazuhiro Sugawara)
  • Effective and Selective Stretching of the Medial Head of the Gastrocnemius (Research Activity Start-up, Mutsuaki Edama)
  • Clarification of functional roles and control mechanisms of the muscle contributing for the joint stability (Scientific Research (C), Mineo Oyama)

2012

  • Sensorimotor integration associated with voluntary and passive movements –An MEG Study– (Scientific Research (B), Hideaki Onishi)
  • Effects of pulsed electromagnetic field and mechanical loading on reducing muscle and bone loss through mechanotransduction system (Scientific Research (C), Hiroyuki Tamaki)
  • Influences of load compliance during static contraction of muscles on sensorimotor integration – Position control task vs. Force control task – (Scientific Research (C), Hikari Kirimoto)
  • Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on brain function – An application of electromagnetical stimulation and near-infrared spectroscop (Challenging Exploratory Research, Noriaki Yamamoto)
  • The relationship between motor imagery ability and the corticospinal excitability induced by gazing at a mirror image of a hand (Challenging Exploratory Research, Jun Iwanami)
  • Investigation of brain processes responding to thermal stimulation – A MEG study – (Young scientist (B), Toshio Soma)
  • Paired associative stimulation for generation of a smooth movement: Pertinent changes in reciprocal inhibition (Young scientist (B), Makoto Suzuki)
  • Relationship between the arterial stiffness and cerebral blood flow during exercise: A proposal for a standardized risk management system in physiotherapy based on cerebral circulation(Young scientist (B), Atsuhiro Tsubaki)
  • Effect of water immersion on the neural excitability in somatosensory and motor area of the brain (Young scientist (B), Daisuke Sato)
  • Investigation of somatosensory and auditory change detection system in human using MEG (Young scientist (B), Koya Yamashiro)
  • Investigation of the functional role of the premotor cortex during visuo-motor task –study with MEG and tDCS- (Young scientist (B), Kazuhiro Sugawara)
  • Effective and Selective Stretching of the Medial Head of the Gastrocnemius (Research Activity Start-up, Mutsuaki Edama)
  • Analysis of processing in somatosensory input by using MEG (Scientific Research (C), Mineo Oyama)

2011

  • Sensorimotor integration associated with voluntary and passive movements –An MEG Study– (Scientific Research (B), Hideaki Onishi)
  • Effects of pulsed electromagnetic field and mechanical loading on reducing muscle and bone loss through mechanotransduction system (Scientific Research (C), Hiroyuki Tamaki)
  • Influences of load compliance during static contraction of muscles on sensorimotor integration – Position control task vs. Force control task – (Scientific Research (C), Hikari Kirimoto)
  • The relationship between brain activities and the systemic circulation during a coarse movement (Challenging Exploratory Research, Hideaki Onishi)
  • Investigation of brain processes responding to thermal stimulation – A MEG study – (Young scientist (B), Toshio Soma)
  • Paired associative stimulation for generation of a smooth movement: Pertinent changes in reciprocal inhibition (Young scientist (B), Makoto Suzuki)
  • Relationship between the arterial stiffness and cerebral blood flow during exercise: A proposal for a standardized risk management system in physiotherapy based on cerebral circulation(Young scientist (B), Atsuhiro Tsubaki)
  • Effect of water immersion on the neural excitability in somatosensory and motor area of the brain (Young scientist (B), Daisuke Sato)
  • Investigation of somatosensory and auditory change detection system in human using MEG (Young scientist (B), Koya Yamashiro)
  • Analysis of processing in somatosensory input by using MEG (Scientific Research (C), Mineo Oyama)

2010

  • Sensorimotor integration associated with voluntary and passive movements –An MEG Study– (Scientific Research (B), Hideaki Onishi)
  • Effects of pulsed electromagnetic field and mechanical loading on reducing muscle and bone loss through mechanotransduction system (Scientific Research (C), Hiroyuki Tamaki)
  • Influences of load compliance during static contraction of muscles on sensorimotor integration – Position control task vs. Force control task – (Scientific Research (C), Hikari Kirimoto)
  • The relationship between brain activities and the systemic circulation during a coarse movement (Challenging Exploratory Research, Hideaki Onishi)
  • Investigation of brain processes responding to thermal stimulation – A MEG study – (Young scientist (B), Toshio Soma)
  • Investigation of somatosensory and auditory change detection system in human using MEG (Young scientist (B), Koya Yamashiro)
  • Investigation of motor dysfunction caused by the alteration of brain function specific to Alzheimer’s disease (Research Activity Start-up, Makoto Suzuki)
  • Development of individualized aquatic exercise programs for the frail elderly (Research Activity Start-up, Daisuke Sato)
  • Analysis of processing in somatosensory input by using MEG (Scientific Research (C), Mineo Oyama)
  • The pouring water to legs change cortical activation in human: functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy study (JSPS international collaborations project, Daisuke Sato)