Department of Medical Neuroscience

Faculty of Medicine

Matthias Schmidt

Professor

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Research, publications, presentations

Department of Medical Neuroscience , Department of Diagnostic Radiology

Email: mhschmid@dal.ca
Phone: 902-473-5332
Mailing Address: 
Room 3388, Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer Street, PO Box 9000, Halifax, NS B3H 3A7
 
Research Topics:
  • Neuroimaging
  • Epilepsy
  • Medical Neuroscience
  • Neuroethics

Education

  • Fellowship, neuroradiology (Dalhousie)
  • Fellowship, pediatric radiology (University of Toronto)
  • Residency, diagnostic radiology (University of Western Ontario)
  • MD with honours (University of Toronto)
  • MSc, pharmacology (University of Toronto)
  • BSc with high distinction, pharmacology, (University of Toronto)

Research interests

Dr. Schmidt’s research interests revolve around early and accurate diagnosis of neurological illnesses through innovative imaging approaches. Dr. Schmidt also collaborates with bioethical and legal scholars to explore the ethical dimensions of neuroimaging research, with a focus on participant safety.

Selected publications  

  • Pohlmann-Eden, B., Crocker, C.E. and Schmidt, M.H. A conceptual framework for the use of neuroimaging to study and predict pharmacoresistance in new-onset epilepsy. Epilepsia, 54(Suppl. 2):74-79, 2013
  • Schmidt, M.H., Marshall, J., Downie, J. and Hadskis, M.R. Pediatric magnetic resonance research and the minimal risk standard. IRB: Ethics & Human Research, 33(5):1-6, 2011 (Feature Article)
  • Luo, F., Evans, J.W., Linney, N.C., Schmidt, M.H., and Gregson, P.  Wavelet-based image registration and segmentation framework for the quantitative evaluation of hydrocephalus.  International Journal of Biomedical Imaging, Volume 2010, Article ID 248393
  • Schmidt, M.H. and Downie, J.  Safety First:  Recognizing and managing the risks to child participants in magnetic resonance imaging research.  Accountability in Research: Policy and Quality Assurance, 16:153-173, 2009
  • Hope, T.A., Gregson, P.H., Linney, N.C., Schmidt, M.H. and Abdolell, M.  Selecting and assessing quantitative early ultrasound texture measures for their association with cerebral palsy.  IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, 27:228-236, 2008

Selected awards and honours

  • Dalhousie Department of Radiology Dr. Charles Lo Award for Radiology Research, 2012
  • Professional Association of Residents in the Maritime Provinces Excellence in Teaching Award, 2011
  • Dalhousie Department of Radiology Radiology Residents’ Teaching Award, 2004
  • IWK Auxiliary Award for highest ranked research proposal, 2002