Carmena Lab

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Area of Focus 1

Algorithms for neuroprosthetic control

Area of Focus 2

System-based therapies for neuropsychiatric disorders

Area of Focus 3

Neurotechnologies for research and clinical applications

Area of Focus 4

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Description

'We leverage neuroplasticity, machine learning, and neurotechnology to ask how the brain learns and controls movement, and to develop smart prosthetics and neurotherapies.”

Institution
UC Berkeley
New/Existing Tech
novel tech design
Recent Publication 1

Piech D.K., Johnson B.C., Shen K., Ghanbari M.M., Li K.Y., Neely R.M., Kay J.E., Carmena J.M.1 , Maharbiz M.M.1 , Muller R.1  (2020) A wireless millimetre-scale implantable neural stimulator with ultrasonically powered bidirectional communication .  Nature Biomedical Engineering  doi: 10.1038/s41551-020-0518-9. [1, co-senior authors]

Recent Publication 2

Athalye V.R., Carmena J.M., Costa R.M. (2020) Neural reinforcement: re-entering and refining neural dynamics leading to desirable outcomes.  Current Opinion in Neurobiology  doi:10.1016/j.conb.2019.11.023.

Techs used
Techs-used
neural dustneural stimulation
Treatments