OxTalks will soon move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events.' There will be a need for an OxTalks freeze. This was previously planned for Friday 14th November – a new date will be shared as soon as it is available (full details will be available on the Staff Gateway).
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The human brain consists of numerous networks distributed over space and connected over time to orchestrate meaningful interaction with the external world. Neurological disorders interrupt this interaction, and in some cases, they lead to involuntary tremors and tic disorders. My research focuses on identifying neural signatures of these disorders in the basal ganglia-thalamocortical networks and electromyographic activity in patients with essential tremor and Tourette Syndrome who are undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy. Bidirectional neurostimulators allow for biomarker identification for symptoms, and responsive stimulation overcomes many downsides of continuous DBS therapy to regain control of movement. We have shown the feasibility and safety of bidirectional therapy, i.e., closed-loop stimulation.
