Contact Details
- Phone
- +64 3 479 7379
- dorothy.oorschot@otago.ac.nz
University Links
- Position
- Professor
- Department
- Department of Anatomy
- Qualifications
- BSc(Hons)(W Aust) PhD(Otago)
- Research summary
- Brain research, hypoxia, stem cells, stereology, connectomics
Research
Brain research, including investigation of the effects of low oxygen levels (hypoxia) during the second trimester, or around birth, on brain development. Investigation of treatments to rescue the hypoxic-injured brain, including researching the restorative potential of adult-sourced stem cells. Mapping of the microcircuitry of the brain (i.e. connectomics) during health, and after injury, using electron microscopy. Three-dimensional anatomical methods used (i.e. stereology), primarily to increase knowledge on the basal ganglia of the brain. Stereological advice provided on request.