For implantable BCI solutions to restore communication and mobility, the divide between what we are made to think is possible and what is actually possible is growing at a steady pace. Scientists, engineers and companies seem to know what end-users need, but who is to know whether they are right? In this lecture I will provide some insights into the world of implantable BCI's, the promises and actual achievements, and the challenges faced by those who aim to see such BCI systems enter the neurological market.
Nick Ramsey is professor in human neurotechnology at the Radboud University and leads the Utrecht Brain-Computer Interface research program of the University Medical Center Utrecht (www.utrecht-bci.nl). He has a degree in Psychology and a PhD in Neuropsychopharmacology from the University of Utrecht. He became a specialist in imaging human brain function at the National Institutes of Health (USA), and now focuses mainly on intracranial human recordings and 7 Tesla fMRI. His primary goal is to acquire and translate neuroscientific insights to patients with neurological disorders, with a focus on implantable Brain-Computer Interfaces for people with Locked-In Syndrome and tetraplegia. He also coordinates development of a Neurotechnology Master program in the Neurotech-EU consortium led by DCN at the Radboud University. His dual appointment combines experimental clinical work (Utrecht) with advanced data analysis and modelling (Radboud).
Huygens Colloquia
In the Faculty of Science, a great diversity of exciting research is going on. The Huygens Colloquia are a colloquium series by Faculty of Science employees for all faculty employees and students. Every month, a colleague will discuss their science and their latest results in an accessible way to a wider audience. Access is free and no registration is needed.
