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ERIC LEUTHARDT, M.D.
Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Chief, Division of Neurotechnology
Director, Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology
Director, Brain Laser Center
Washington University in Saint Louis
Host: Carolynn Patten, PhD, PT, FAPTA, cpatten@ucdavis.edu
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Abstract
In humans, brain-computer interface (BCI) systems have emerged as a powerful tool for remodeling neural circuits. Coupling the cognitive intention-specific cortical neurophysiology relevant stimuli has enabled neural remodeling and functional recovery in chronic pathologic conditions such as stroke and chronic pain. The presentation will review the research and clinical opportunities for applying this emerging methodology.
Bio
Eric C. Leuthardt, M.D. is a neurosurgeon who is currently a professor in the Departments of Neurological Surgery, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. He is also Chief of the Division of Neurotechnology and Director of both the Center for Neuroscience in Innovation and Technology and the Brain Laser Center. His undergraduate degrees are in biology and theology from Saint Louis University. His medical degree is from the University of Pennsylvania. He did his neurosurgical residency at Washington University in St. Louis and he has a fellowship in epilepsy and spine from the University of Washington in Seattle. Leuthardt is an internationally renowned neurosurgeon and scientist. His research has focused on thought-controlled devices linked to the brain that may restore function to patients with various types of disabilities. His work in the field of neuroprosthetics, neurotechnologies, advanced brain imaging, and neurosurgical devices has yielded him numerous accolades as a pioneer in applied neuroscience. In addition to numerous peer-reviewed publications, Leuthardt has nearly 1900 patents on file with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a myriad of medical devices and brain computer interface technologies.