A5023341545- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
- Cognitive Functions and Memory
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Epilepsy research and treatment
University of Calgary
2017-2025
Alberta Children's Hospital
2016-2023
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
2023
Importance Current upper-extremity therapies provide inconsistent outcomes for children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Noninvasive brain stimulation, specifically transcranial direct current may enhance motor gains when combined therapy. Objective To determine whether the addition of neurostimulation to therapy enhances function in perinatal stroke and Design, Setting, Participants This multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled phase 3 trial was conducted from July 2017 through March 2023....
Non-invasive brain stimulation is being increasingly used to interrogate neurophysiology and modulate function. Despite the high scientific therapeutic potential of non-invasive stimulation, experience in developing has been limited.To determine safety tolerability neurostimulation children across diverse modalities pediatric populations.A program was established 2008 at our pediatric, academic institution. Multi-disciplinary neurophysiological studies included single- paired-pulse...
Background: The options for severely disabled children with intact cognition to interact their environment are extremely limited. A brain computer interface (BCI) has the potential allow such persons gain meaningful function, communication, and independence. While pediatric population might benefit most from BCI technology, research date been predominantly in adults. Methods: In this prospective, cross-over study, we quantified ability of healthy school-aged perform simple tasks using a...
Thousands of youth suffering from acquired brain injury or other early-life neurological disease live, mature, and learn with only limited communication interaction their world. Such cognitively capable children are ideal candidates for brain-computer interfaces (BCI). While BCI systems rapidly evolving, a fundamental gap exists between technological innovators the patients families who stand to benefit. Forays into translating in recent years have revealed that kids can operate simple...
Perinatal stroke is the leading cause of hemiparetic cerebral palsy resulting in lifelong disability for millions people worldwide. Options motor rehabilitation are limited, especially most severely affected children. Brain computer interfaces (BCIs) sample brain activity to allow users control external devices. Functional electrical stimulation enhances recovery after stroke, and BCI-activated functional was recently shown improve upper extremity function adult stroke. We aimed determine...
Background: Children with severe motor impairment but intact cognition are deprived of fundamental human rights. Quadriplegic cerebral palsy is the most common scenario where rehabilitation options remain limited. Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) represent a potential solution, pediatric populations have been neglected. Direct engagement children and families could provide meaningful opportunities while informing program development. We describe patient-centered, clinical, non-invasive BCI program.
Changes in medical education may limit opportunities for trainees to gain proficiency surgical skills. Transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) can augment motor skill learning and enhance procedural acquisition. The aim of this study was determine the effects tDCS on simulation-based laparoscopic acquisition.In double-blind, sham-controlled randomized trial, participants were receive 20 min anodal or sham over dominant primary cortex, concurrent with Fundamentals Laparoscopic Surgery...
Objectives: The long-term effects of concussion in youth remain poorly understood. objective this study was to determine the association between history and cerebral blood flow (CBF) youth.Methods: A total 53 children adolescents with a (n = 37) or orthopaedic injury (OI; n 16) were considered. Measures included pseudo-continuous arterial spin labelling magnetic resonance imaging quantify CBF, post-concussion symptoms, psychological cognitive testing.Results: Participants (mean age: 14.4...
Abstract Background Individuals with severe neurological disabilities but preserved cognition, including children, are often precluded from connecting their environments. Brain computer interfaces (BCI) a potential solution where advancing technologies create new clinical opportunities. We evaluated clinician awareness as modifiable barrier to progress and identified eligible populations. Methods executed national, population-based, cross-sectional survey of physician specialists caring for...
Perinatal stroke (PS) causes most hemiparetic cerebral palsy (CP) and results in lifelong disability. Children with severe hemiparesis have limited rehabilitation options. Brain computer interface- activated functional electrical stimulation (BCI-FES) of target muscles may enhance upper extremity function adults. We conducted a pilot clinical trial to assess the safety feasibility BCI-FES children CP.Thirteen participants (mean age = 12.2 years, 31% female) were recruited from...
Children with severe neurological disabilities may be unable to communicate or interact their environments, depriving them of right play. Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) offer a means for such children control external devices using only brain signals, thereby introducing new opportunities interaction. We organized the first North American BCI Game Jam incite development BCI-compatible games children. Nine were submitted by 30 participants across America. Games judged researchers and...
The neurophysiological effects of pediatric concussion several years after injury remain inadequately characterized. objective this study was to determine if a history associated with BOLD response differences during an n-back working memory task in youth.Observational, cross-sectional.Participants include 52 children and adolescents (M = 15.1 years, 95%CI 14.4-15.8, range 9-19) past (n 33) or orthopedic (OI; n 19). Mean time since 2.5 (95%CI 2.0-3.0). Measures included postconcussion...
Abstract Background: Children with severe physical disabilities and no expressive communication have few options for interaction engagement the world around them. There is a need new technologies programs dedicated to this population brain computer interface (BCI) can provide opportunities independence. We established novel, family-centered, clinical BCI program cognitively capable children disability. Here, we aimed understand potential impact on participants from perspective of families...