Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) - Translational Brain Function & Neuromodulation Lab
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Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
Date: 2019-present
Overview
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have emerged as a transformative tool in both animal and human studies, offering significant potential for enhancing cognition and advancing neurorehabilitation. In animal models, BCIs have been used to decode neural activity and restore lost functions, such as movement or sensory processing, providing valuable insights into brain plasticity and recovery mechanisms. In humans, BCIs are being explored to improve cognitive abilities, such as memory and attention, by directly interfacing with neural circuits and providing real-time feedback. Additionally, BCIs play a crucial role in neurorehabilitation, enabling individuals with neurological disorders, such as stroke or spinal cord injuries, to regain motor control or communication abilities through neural signal decoding and external device control. By bridging the gap between the brain and external technologies, BCIs hold promise for unlocking new frontiers in cognitive enhancement and restoring independence for patients with neurological impairments.
Selected articles
Zare M, Rezaei M, Nazari M, Kosarmadar N, Faraz M, Barkley V, Shojaei A, Raoufy MR, Mirnajafi-Zadeh J. Effect of the closed-loop hippocampal low-frequency stimulation on seizure severity, learning, and memory in pilocarpine epilepsy rat model. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2024 Mar;30(3):e14656. doi: 10.1111/cns.14656.
Farkhondeh Tale Navi F, Heysieattalab S, Raoufy MR, Sabaghypour S, Nazari M, Nazari MA. Adaptive closed-loop modulation of cortical theta oscillations: Insights into the neural dynamics of navigational decision-making. Brain Stimul. 2024 Sep 12;17(5):1101-1118. doi: 10.1016/j.brs.2024.09.005.
Salimi M, Nazari M, Shahsavar P, Dehghan S, Javan M, Mirnajafi-Zadeh J, Raoufy MR. Olfactory bulb stimulation mitigates Alzheimer's-like disease progression. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2024 Oct;30(10):e70056. doi: 10.1111/cns.70056.
Ghazvineh S, Salimi M, Dehghan S, Asemi-Rad A, Dehdar K, Salimi A, Jamaati H, Raoufy MR. Stimulating olfactory epithelium mitigates mechanical ventilation-induced hippocampal inflammation and apoptosis. Hippocampus. 2023 Mar 2. doi: 10.1002/hipo.23523.
Khodadadi M, Zare M, Rezaei M, Bakhtiarzadeh F, Barkley V, Shojaei A, Raoufy MR, Mirnajafi-Zadeh J. Effect of low frequency stimulation of olfactory bulb on seizure severity, learning, and memory in kindled rats. Epilepsy Res. 2022 Dec;188:107055. doi: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2022.107055.
Salimi M, Tabasi F, Ghazvineh S, Jamaati H, Salimi A, Raoufy MR. Stimulating Neural Pathways to Reduce Mechanical Ventilation-associated Neurocognitive Dysfunction. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2022 Mar 1;205(5):588-589. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202110-2419LE.