Implanted neural devices are instrumental in studying the brain and treating certain neurological conditions. For these devices to perform optimally, engineers must have a detailed understanding of device specifications, the nervous system’s response to the device, and the underlying physiology that drives neural function. A combination of intracortical recording and in vivo imaging can improve our understanding in these areas, potentially informing design considerations and intervention strategies. In this regard, I am interested in exploring the cellular and subcellular responses to implants, as well as coordinated electrophysiological activity throughout the cortex.

 

 Publications:

Wellman S.M., Eles J.R., Ludwig K.A., Seymour J., Michelson N.J., McFadden W.E., Vazquez A.L., Kozai T.D.Y. 2017. Advanced Functional Materials. A Materials Roadmap to Functional Neural Interface Design.

 

Presentations:

Michelson N, Vazquez A, Williams J, Cui X, Kozai T. BMES 2017 Poster Presentation. Motion Artefact Contamination of Neural Electrophysiological Recordings Cannot Be Eliminated with CAR.