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Dr. Lundstrom and his colleagues investigate the computational properties of neurons and how electrical stimulation affects them.

Overview

The Brain Adaptation and Stimulation Laboratory of Brian N. Lundstrom, M.D., Ph.D., aims to better understand human neurophysiology and improve the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Methods include:

  • Invasive and noninvasive forms of brain stimulation.
  • Multiscale invasive electroencephalography (EEG).
  • High-density EEG.
  • Magnetoencephalography (MEG).
  • Computational modeling.

The lab has a special interest in neural adaptation, which is how brain activity changes over time to ongoing stimulation. An overall goal is to develop improved methods of assessing brain excitability and function.

The lab seeks to:

  • Develop EEG and MEG biomarkers to guide epilepsy therapy.
  • Evaluate brain stimulation approaches for epilepsy treatment.
  • Understand how neural adaptation affects brain function.