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Recent Publications

Operant Condition of the Flexor Carpi Radialis H-reflex
Norton J, Vaughan T, Gemoets D, Heckman S, Toliou SD, Carp J, et al.. Operant Condition of the Flexor Carpi Radialis H-reflex. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation [Internet]. 2020;101(12). https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(20)31081-9/abstract
BCI-based sensorimotor rhythm training can affect individuated finger movements
McFarland DJ, Norman SL, Sarnacki WA, Wolbrecht ET, Reinkensmeyer DJ, Wolpaw JR. BCI-based sensorimotor rhythm training can affect individuated finger movements . Brain Computer Interface Society [Internet]. 2020;7(1). https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/2326263X.2020.1763060?journalCode=tbci20
Brain-computer interfaces for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Vaughan T. Brain-computer interfaces for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Handbook of Clinical Neurology [Internet]. 2020;168. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444639349000044
Brain-computer interfaces: Definitions and principles
Wolpaw JR, Millán Jdel R, Ramsey NF. Brain-computer interfaces: Definitions and principles. Handbook of Clinical Neurology [Internet]. 2020;168. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444639349000020
An exploration of BCI performance variations in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis using longitudinal EEG data
Shahriari Y, Vaughan T, McCane L, Allison B, Wolpaw J, Krusienski D. An exploration of BCI performance variations in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis using longitudinal EEG data. Journal of Neural Engineering [Internet]. 2019;. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1741-2552/ab22ea
A quantitative method for evaluating cortical responses to electrical stimulation
Crowther LJ, Brunner P, Kapeller C, Guger C, Kamada K, Bunch ME, et al.. A quantitative method for evaluating cortical responses to electrical stimulation. Journal of Neuroscience Methods [Internet]. 2019;311:67 - 75. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165027018302796
Rapid Identification of Cortical Connectivity During Functional Mapping
Crowther LJ, Brunner P, Ritaccio AL, Schalk G. Rapid Identification of Cortical Connectivity During Functional Mapping. American Epilepsy Society 72nd Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA; 2018.
Optimal referencing for stereo-electroencephalographic (SEEG) recordings
Li G, Jiang S, Paraskevopoulou S, Wang M, Xu Y, Wu Z, et al.. Optimal referencing for stereo-electroencephalographic (SEEG) recordings. NeuroImage [Internet]. 2018;183:327-335. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811918307183
Creating an eyes-closed binary SSVEP-based brain-computer interface (BCI) for the bedside: A comparison of foveal centered and off-centered stimulus presentation
Vaughan TM, Aslam M, Zoltan B, Brunner P, Norton JJ, Carmack CS, et al.. Creating an eyes-closed binary SSVEP-based brain-computer interface (BCI) for the bedside: A comparison of foveal centered and off-centered stimulus presentation. Program No. 225.17. 2018 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. San Diego, CA; 2018.
Towards operant conditioning of the flexor carpi radialis: Methods and initial results
Norton J, Eftekhar A, Heckman S, Barnes JH, McCane L, Wolpaw J. Towards operant conditioning of the flexor carpi radialis: Methods and initial results. Program No. 387.08. 2018 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. 2018.
Combining H-reflex conditioning and locomotor training appears to enhance locomotor recovery in rats with incomplete spinal cord injury: Initial results
Chen XY, Chen L, Yang X, Wang Y, Chen Y, Wolpaw J. Combining H-reflex conditioning and locomotor training appears to enhance locomotor recovery in rats with incomplete spinal cord injury: Initial results. Program No. 387.12. 2018 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. 2018.
Creating an eyes-closed binary SSVEP-based brain-computer interface (BCI) for the bedside: A comparison of foveal centered and off-centered stimulus presentation
Vaughan TM, Aslam M, Zoltan B, Brunner P, Norton JJ, Carmack CS, et al.. Creating an eyes-closed binary SSVEP-based brain-computer interface (BCI) for the bedside: A comparison of foveal centered and off-centered stimulus presentation. 2018.
Instantaneous voltage of electroencephalographic oscillatory activity: An alternative to power and phase measurements
Adamek M, Brunner P, Moheimanian L, Scherer R, Schalk G. Instantaneous voltage of electroencephalographic oscillatory activity: An alternative to power and phase measurements. Program No. 125.17. 2018 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. San Diego, CA; 2018.
Controlling pre-movement sensorimotor rhythm can improve finger extension after stroke
Norman SL, McFarland DJ, Miner A, Cramer SC, Wolbrecht ET, Wolpaw J, et al.. Controlling pre-movement sensorimotor rhythm can improve finger extension after stroke. Journal of Neural Engineering [Internet]. 2018;15(5). http://stacks.iop.org/1741-2552/15/i=5/a=056026
Effects of Sensorimotor Rhythm Modulation on the Human Flexor Carpi Radialis H-Reflex
Thompson AK, Carruth H, Haywood R, Hill NJ, Sarnacki WA, McCane LM, et al.. Effects of Sensorimotor Rhythm Modulation on the Human Flexor Carpi Radialis H-Reflex. Frontiers in Neuroscience [Internet]. 2018;12. https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnins.2018.00505
Retraining Reflexes: Clinical Translation of Spinal Reflex Operant Conditioning
Eftekhar A, Norton JJS, McDonough CM, Wolpaw J. Retraining Reflexes: Clinical Translation of Spinal Reflex Operant Conditioning. Neurotherapeutics [Internet]. 2018;15(3):669-683. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13311-018-0643-2
Independent home use of a brain-computer interface by people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Wolpaw J, Bedlack RS, Reda DJ, Ringer RJ, Banks PG, Vaughan TM, et al.. Independent home use of a brain-computer interface by people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Neurology [Internet]. 2018;. http://n.neurology.org/content/neurology/early/2018/06/27/WNL.0000000000005812.full.pdf
Electrical Stimulation Mapping of the Brain: Basic Principles and Emerging Alternatives
Ritaccio A, Brunner P, Schalk G. Electrical Stimulation Mapping of the Brain: Basic Principles and Emerging Alternatives. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology [Internet]. 2018;35(2):86-97. https://journals.lww.com/clinicalneurophys/Abstract/2018/03000/Electrical_Stimulation_Mapping_of_the_Brain__.2.aspx
Real-time detection and discrimination of visual perception using electrocorticographic signals
Kapeller C, Ogawa H, Schalk G, Kunii N, Coon WG, Scharinger J, et al.. Real-time detection and discrimination of visual perception using electrocorticographic signals. Journal of Neural Engineering [Internet]. 2018;15(3). http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1741-2552/aaa9f6/pdf
Passive functional mapping of receptive language areas using electrocorticographic signals
Swift JR, Coon WG, Guger C, Brunner P, Bunch M, Lynch T, et al.. Passive functional mapping of receptive language areas using electrocorticographic signals. Clinical Neurophysiology [Internet]. 2018;129:2517 - 2524. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1388245718312288
Encoding of Multiple Reward-Related Computations in Transient and Sustained High-Frequency Activity in Human OFC
Saez I, Lin J, Stolk A, Chang E, Parvizi J, Schalk G, et al.. Encoding of Multiple Reward-Related Computations in Transient and Sustained High-Frequency Activity in Human OFC. Current Biology [Internet]. 2018;28:2889 - 2899.e3. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982218309758
Acquisition, maintenance, and therapeutic use of a simple motor skill
Norton JJS, Wolpaw J. Acquisition, maintenance, and therapeutic use of a simple motor skill. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences [Internet]. 2018;20:138 - 144. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235215461730219X
The performance of 9–11-year-old children using an SSVEP-based BCI for target selection
Norton JJS, Mullins J, Alitz BE, Bretl T. The performance of 9–11-year-old children using an SSVEP-based BCI for target selection. Journal of Neural Engineering [Internet]. 2018;15:056012. http://stacks.iop.org/1741-2552/15/i=5/a=056012
Instantaneous voltage of electroencephalographic oscillatory activity: An alternative to power and phase measurements
Adamek M, Brunner P, Moheimanian L, Scherer R, Schalk G. Instantaneous voltage of electroencephalographic oscillatory activity: An alternative to power and phase measurements. Program No. 125.17. 2018 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. 2018.
16 ECoG-Based BCIs
Gunduz A, Schalk G. 16 ECoG-Based BCIs. In Brain–Computer Interfaces Handbook: Technological and Theoretical Advances. 2018. p. 297.
17 BCI Software
Brunner P, Schalk G. 17 BCI Software. In Brain–Computer Interfaces Handbook: Technological and Theoretical Advances. 2018. p. 323.
Perspectives on Brain–Computer Interfaces
Schalk G. Perspectives on Brain–Computer Interfaces. In Brain–Computer Interfaces Handbook. CRC Press; 2018. pp. 721–724.
Overview
Overview

 
 
The National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies (NCAN), which is supported by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, is the culmination of a unique research program that has developed over several decades. This program is founded on two major advances, one scientific and one technical. The scientific advance is the recognition that activity-dependent plasticity occurs continually throughout the central nervous system (CNS) and throughout life. The technical advance is the widespread availability of hardware and software that can support complex real-time interactions with the nervous system.
 
The scientists and engineers of NCAN have both contributed to and taken advantage of these advances; and they have built a unique technical and procedural infrastructure that supports beneficial real-time interactions with the CNS. They are using this infrastructure to produce important new scientific insights and novel therapeutic methods. They are realizing adaptive systems that interact with the nervous system in real time to achieve three important goals: guiding beneficial CNS plasticity; restoring lost neuromuscular functions; and characterizing and localizing brain processes both spatially and temporally.

 
These three goals and the adaptive systems dedicated to them are the foci of NCAN ’s three technical research and development (TR&D) projects. These projects use a suite of related hardware/software platforms and real-time analysis methods that are continually updated and expanded. Through energetic interactions with a set of outstanding collaborators, NCAN personnel are developing and using each project as a basic research tool and are also translating it into important new clinical applications. NCAN is thereby increasing understanding of CNS function and dysfunction; and it is realizing effective new therapies for a wide range of devastating neurological disorders.
 
In addition, NCAN provides an extensive program of training and dissemination activities and resources. The goal of this program is to create and maintain an ecosystemof people, knowledge, and hardware and software that enables and promotes the widespread use and further development of adaptive technologies by scientists, engineers, and clinicians to address important scientific and clinical problems. This program includes training courses and workshops, presentations at meetings and institutions, internships and other opportunities to work NCAN scientists and engineers, software and hardware resources, training manuals, technical support mechanisms, opportunities for user interactions, and promotion of uniform hardware/software standards.
 
For questions, contact us at admin@neurotechcenter.org or 518-852-9103.
 
The National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnologies is part of the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY; its grant support is overseen by the Albany Research Institute, Inc., a not-for profit corporation organized under the New York State not-for-profit Corporation Law. It is exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

 

Our Work in the Media

Seminar Announcement
Apr 27 2021
Robot-aided recovery after stroke: Role of synergies and sensation Tuesday, April 27 11AM EDT / 10AM CDT/ 8AM PDT
Postdoctoral Opportunity at Ganguy Lab
Mar 12 2021
The Ganguy Lab at UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences is seeking multiple postdoctoral candidates or engineers for research into a “read/write” neural interface for stroke. The positions are based at the...
NCAN Scientist Wins Prize at ACRM LaunchPad Competition
Oct 25 2017
Spinal Reflex Conditioning Wins the “Most Innovative” Award at the ACRM LaunchPad Competition
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NCAN Staff Honored in BCI Research Award Book
May 17 2017
The recently published BCI Award Book honors two projects with NCAN staff.
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Knee Jerk Reaction
Dec 1 2013
A training regimen designed to suppress abnormal reflexes appears to modify the nervous system in people with incomplete SCI, significantly improving their ability to walk.
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Reflex control could improve walking after incomplete spinal injuries
Feb 5 2013
A training regimen to adjust the body’s motor reflexes may help improve mobility for some people with incomplete spinal cord injuries, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health....
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Recent News

Seminar Announcement
Apr 27 2021
Robot-aided recovery after stroke: Role of synergies and sensation Tuesday, April 27 11AM EDT / 10AM CDT/ 8AM PDT
Postdoctoral Opportunity at Ganguy Lab
Mar 12 2021
The Ganguy Lab at UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences is seeking multiple postdoctoral candidates or engineers for research into a “read/write” neural interface for stroke. The positions are based at the...
NCAN Scientist Wins Prize at ACRM LaunchPad Competition
Oct 25 2017
Spinal Reflex Conditioning Wins the “Most Innovative” Award at the ACRM LaunchPad Competition
Read More
NCAN Staff Honored in BCI Research Award Book
May 17 2017
The recently published BCI Award Book honors two projects with NCAN staff.
Read More
Knee Jerk Reaction
Dec 1 2013
A training regimen designed to suppress abnormal reflexes appears to modify the nervous system in people with incomplete SCI, significantly improving their ability to walk.
Read More
Reflex control could improve walking after incomplete spinal injuries
Feb 5 2013
A training regimen to adjust the body’s motor reflexes may help improve mobility for some people with incomplete spinal cord injuries, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health....
Read More
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