Barrow Center for Neuromodulation Discussion Group

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Neurogenesis: Implications of adding new cells to existing networks

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 12:40

Dr. Bhardwaj from Phoenix Childrens Hospital will lead the discussion of the following paper:

"Neocortical neurogenesis in humans is restricted to development", Bhardway et al. 2006, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 103(33):12564-12568.

Additional information of interest is in the following paper:

"Diffusion tensor tractography detection of functional pathway for the spread of epileptiform activity between temporal lobe and Rolandic region", Bhardway et al. 2009, Child's Nervous System, 26(2): 185-190.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Date: 
1/25/12
Location: 
Eldordo Room, 6th Floor, NST
Article: 
Bhardway, et al. 2006
Bhardwaj et al. 2009

November and December

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 10:01

Given the upcoming holidays, we will not meet during November or December, resuming in January.

Stimulation of Entorhinal Cortex

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 13:14

For the October meeting, let's discuss the recent paper by Lozano's group on stimulation of entorhinal cortex and memory.

Stone SS, Teixeira CM, Devito LM et al. "Stimulation of entorhinal cortex promotes adult neurogenesis and facilitates spatial memory." J Neurosci. 2011;31:13469-13484.

Dr. Ponce will lead the discussion.

Date: 
26 October 2011 4:30 PM
Location: 
Eldorado Room, 6th floor of Neuroscience Tower

Meeting re: US

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 16:56

For our second meeting, let's discuss transcranial ultrasonic stimulation.

Tufail, Y., Matyushov, A., Baldwin, N., Tauchmann, M. L., Georges, J., Yoshihiro, A., … Tyler, W. J. (2010). Transcranial pulsed ultrasound stimulates intact brain circuits. Neuron, 66(5), 681-694. doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2010.05.008

Peter Steinmetz will lead the discussion.

Date: 
28 Sept 2011 4:30-6 PM
Location: 
Eldorado Room, 6th floor of Neuroscience Tower

Initial Meeting and Discussion

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/10/2011 - 11:35

Please join us for the initial meeting of the Barrow Center for Neuromodulation discussion group.

We will discuss Engineer et al.'s recent paper on using vagal nerve stimulation to treat tinnitus. Refreshments will be served.

Date: 
August 24th, 2011 4:30-6 PM
Location: 
Eldorado Room, 6th floor of Neuroscience Tower

First Meeting

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 17:46

The first meeting of the BCN discussion group will be held on August 24th, 2011 from 5-6 PM in the Eldorado Room on the 6th floor of the Neuroscience Tower.

Paper for discussion to be announced. Light refreshments will be served.