both the velocity of the impactor and the resulting peak pressure induced in the brain can be recorded. The severity of the brain injury can be quantified from the physiological monitoring, from the behavioral testing, from measurements of brain, edema, and from histopathological examination.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50NS027616-09
Application #
6112339
Study Section
Project Start
1998-06-01
Project End
2000-05-31
Budget Start
1997-10-01
Budget End
1998-09-30
Support Year
9
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Baylor College of Medicine
Department
Type
DUNS #
074615394
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77030