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Liam Lochhead
Research Coordinator
​University of California, San Diego
Masters, Imperial College London, 2019

B.A. University of San Diego, 2018


Short Biography

Liam graduated from the University of San Diego in 2018 with a BA in Behavioral Neuroscience and Minor in Biology. He subsequently completed his MSc in Translational Neuroscience at Imperial College London in 2019, working with Professor David Sharp modeling the biomechanics of head injury amongst NFL players to better understand symptoms of concussion and CTE neuropathology.
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​Liam is interested in researching and applying noninvasive neurostimulation techniques to improve patient outcomes, and finding ways to enhance neuroplasticity to remediate injury and boost athletic performance. In his free time, Liam enjoys running, surfing and golfing.

Publications

Zimmerman KA, Kim J, Karton C, Lochhead L, Sharp DJ, Hoshizaki T, Ghajari M. Player position in American football influences the magnitude of mechanical strains produced in the location of chronic traumatic encephalopathy pathology: A computational modelling study. J Biomech. 2021 Mar 30;118:110256. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110256. Epub 2021 Jan 23. PMID: 33545573.

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Subramaniam, A., Liu, S., Lochhead, L., & Appelbaum, L.G., (in press) A systematic review of transcranial direct current stimulation on eye movements and associated psychological function. Reviews in the Neurosciences.
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