The goal of this project is to improve localization of seizure foci utilizing Electrocorticography (ECoG) recordings made using subdural electrode grids covering large areas of the brain in epilepsy patients. These recordings are done independently from the proposed project, in order to identify regions where seizure starts and persists as candidate targets of surgical resection to prevent future seizures. It is important to distinguish between two aspects of a seizure focus: one is the location of seizure initiation, and the other is the location(s) of highest seizure coherence. The former one represents the triggering node; the latter one is a network of nodes that maintains the seizure. Note that initiation and maintenance are theoretically independent but electrophysiologically may be correlated variables.
Biology, Engineering, Computer Science or Physics major.
Pre-medical school students.
Genuine Interest.
Programming and numerical skills are advantages.
9/1/2011-6/1/2012
Reading, extracting EEG data. Managing database. Analyze data. Organize results.
Giving instructions to epilepsy patients. Interacting with patients.
Weekly discussions.
Part of the work involves going to the University Medical Center at Breckenridge.
