1. What is your favorite part about neuromodulation work?
I enjoy seeing the patient outcomes of neuromodulation. While it's not often that I interact with patients in my role, I do see them in some capacity, and hearing them share their stories about what neuromodulation has done for them is very rewarding!
2. What is your favorite kind of neuromodulation technique and/or equipment and why?
Deep Brain Stimulation devices, while invasive, are life changing. Some DBS devices even have the capabilities to record real-time electrical signals in the brain!
3. What kind of conditions do you treat with neuromodulation?
Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, Epilepsy, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder are some of the conditions we treat/research with Deep Brain Stimulation.
4. Any sparks of inspiration you would like to share?
Working in neuromodulation has been very invaluable and gratifying. Whether it's from the collaborations across the various departments (Psychiatry, Radiology, and Biomedical Engineering to name a few), seeing research grants come to life, or the results that we see!
5. What is your favorite part of the brain and why?
In college, I probably would have said the amygdala or insula, but now I don't think I actually have a favorite, the entire brain fascinates me!
6. Any exciting news or breakthroughs you'd like to share regarding your neuromodulation work?
Our DBS Core has been hard at work! While I can't name specifics, we've been receiving more and more requests for assistance with clinical trials involving neuromodulation and we're excited to help clinicians and researchers further their research!
