BrainNET Members
Ashley Livingstone
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| Publications | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ashley_Livingstone |
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| Phone | 604-308-6540 |
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| Social Media | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-livingstone-33678146/edit/topcard/ |
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| Research Summary | Ashley Livingstone has focused her research on understanding how the visual systems triages and deals with incoming information depending on task demands. More specifically, she asks: when your visual system is primed to pick up on a specific feature (e.g. your friend wearing a red coat), how does your brain deal with similar information that is not exactly what you are looking for (e.g. someone wearing a red hat)? |
| Research Areas | Event Related Potentials (ERP), Electroencephalography (EEG), Visual Attention, Visual Search, Contingent Capture |
Betty Chinda
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MSc. (Biomedical Physiology), BSc. (Behavioral Neuroscience) |
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MSc. Candidate, Department of Biomedical Physiology, Simon Fraser University |
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778-984-3873 |
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202-11026 136 Street, Surrey, BC. V3R 3B3 |
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Betty Chinda researches functional recovery after stroke and other acquired brain injury, as well as brain health including healthy brain aging, aging and frailty including frailty management. Working under the supervision of senior supervisor Dr. Xiaowei Song, she makes use of a combination of novel magnetic resonance imaging techniques including the Philips 3T Magnetic Resonance scanner located at the ImageTech Laboratory in Surrey Memorial Hospital. |
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Stroke Recovery, Brain Health, Aging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Frailty |
Caressa Liu
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M.A.Sc. |
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PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering Science, Faculty of Applied Science, Simon Fraser University |
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778-874-9471 |
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13750 96 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2 |
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Caressa Liu’s overall research aims to develop innovative technological solutions to address clinical challenges, with emphasis on developing advanced brain function assessments using multimodal medical imaging techniques including magnetoencephalography (MEG), electroencephalography (MEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Her current focus is on the discovery and evaluation of blink-related oscillations as a novel cognitive marker of awareness, with potential applications in assessment of brain functional status in severe brain trauma, aging and cognitive decline, as well as in evaluation of treatment efficacy. Other collaborative research includes the development of breakthrough point-of-care brain diagnostic technologies such as the brain vital signs platform, creation and clinical evaluation of the patented Halifax Consciousness Scanner, as well as collaborations with Cambridge University to develop novel data acquisition techniques for functional MRI during her tenure at the National Research Council. |
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Neurotechnology, Blink-Related Oscillations, Brain Vital Signs, Magnetoencephalography (MEG), Electroencephalography (EEG), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) |
Christopher Smith
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BSc. Biotechnology |
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Neuroscience Research Associate, NeuroCatch Inc. |
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Unit 204, 13737 96 Ave, Surrey, BC |
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Christopher Smith’s research is focused on clinical applications of EEG and event related potentials (ERP). Over the past couple of years, he has focused on generating audio-based stimuli that result in robust brain responses that can be measured repeatably. Much of this work has been focused on understanding the impact of semantic differences in words on the N400, an ERP known to index semantic processing. This work combined modern corpus and machine learning methods to codify relationships between words. Lately, he has also been looking at assessing repeatability of collected data sets and assessing factors that may be impacting within person variance. |
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Electroencephalography (EEG), Event Related Potentials (ERP), Neurolinguistics, Linear Modeling |
Dr. Bimal Lakhani
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BSc., Kinesiology, University of Waterloo |
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/browse/collection/40613300/?sort=date&direction=descending |
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778-980-7689 |
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Mailing Address |
202E 13737-96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 0C6 |
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/bimallakhani/ https://twitter.com/BimalLakhani |
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Dr. Bimal Lakhani’s research is focused on improving the overall quality of life for individuals affected by neurological disorders by understanding the specific mechanisms that result in motor and cognitive challenges, and by working to develop novel rehabilitation technologies that target those challenges. Bimal is passionate about improving patient care after brain injury, advancing therapeutic innovations, data driven medical technology development and effective science communication. |
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Neurorehabilitation, Motor Learning, Gait, Posture, Medical Devices, Brain Vital Signs, Stroke, TBI, Neuroimaging, Neurophysiology, Neurostimulation, Electroencephalography (EEG), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetoencephalography (MEG), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) |
Dr. Carlo Menon
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PhD, P. Eng. |
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Professor, Schools of Mechatronic Systems Engineering and Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University |
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http://www.sfu.ca/menrva/publications.html |
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778-782-9338 |
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Simon Fraser University, Schools of Mechatronic Systems & Engineering Science, M250-13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, B.C., Canada, V3T 0A3 |
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https://ca.linkedin.com/in/carlo-menon-31a6883 |
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http://www.sfu.ca/menrva.html |
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The Menrva Research Group, led by Dr. Carlo Menon, is a biomedical engineering research laboratory that focuses on intelligent wearable technologies, smart materials, robotics, and assistive devices for the purpose of movement monitoring, rehabilitation and human-robot interfaces. The research group has developed wearable and portable systems including exoskeletons, orthoses, innovative sensors and smart garments used in healthy young and senior individuals, as well as individuals with motor disabilities. With the goal of providing mobile solutions to improve health, wellness, work and quality of life, the laboratory also uses electroencephalography (EEG), force myography, smart textiles and motion capture to track body motion and control external devices. |
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Mobile Health, Biomedical Technologies, Motion Tracking Technologies, Biorobotics, Smart Materials and Textiles, Wearable Technologies, Artificial Intelligence |
Fabio Bollinger
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B.ASc, BME, Honours |
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Biomedical Engineer |
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604-866-8424 |
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Fabio Bollinger is working on bringing neuroscience research to the world by creating reliable technology for all. This means understanding how biological signals, such as EEG waves, carry information that can be interpreted and understood by machines. Through a combination of hardware and software, Fabio not only aims to discover new ways to acquire and analyze bio-signals, but also bring existing technologies to new frontiers. |
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Electroencephalography (EEG), Signal Processing, Rehabilitation, Brain Health, Injury Recovery |
Gabriela Pawlowski
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BA (Major in Cognitive Science), MSc. |
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Research Assistant |
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604-906-1210 |
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13737 96th Avenue, Unit 204, Surrey BC V3V 0C6 |
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-pawlowski/ |
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With a Master’s of Science from the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Program at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Cognitive Science from UBC, Gabriela Pawlowski’s main research focus is on cognitive neuroscience. Within her Master’s Degree, she developed and validated a potential visual-based version for measuring brain vital signs (sensory, attention and semantic processing). Her past research experience includes cognitive and motor learning, neuroimaging technologies (i.e. EEG and fMRI), cognitive processing and how this may change with ageing and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as brain injury. |
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Cognitive Neuroscience, Electroencephalography (EEG), Event Related Potentials (ERP), Brain Imaging, Brain Injury, Ageing |
Lukas Grajauskas
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BSc. |
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MSc. Student, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University |
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604-581-2211 (ext. 77) |
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Surrey Memorial Hospital Building A, Level 1, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey B.C. V3V 1Z2 |
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukasag/ |
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Through his research, Lukas Grajauskas looks at new ways to diagnose and track Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, as well as the development of fMRI methods that allow us to detect activation in the brain’s white matter. |
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Neuroimaging, Brain Aging, Neuroplasticity |
Natasha Campbell
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MSc. |
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Clinical Trials Lead, HealthTech Connex Inc. |
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778-874-7758 |
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13737 96th avenue Unit 204, Surrey BC V3V 0C6 |
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Aiming to translate evidence-based research in neuroscience and neurology to clinical care, Natasha Campbell’s research background spans the dynamics of the practitioner-patient relationship to the diagnosis of rare neuromuscular diseases. Her work focuses on connecting patients to the latest advances in healthcare by facilitating clinical trials in neurology. At HealthTech Connex’s Centre for Neurology Studies, she implements the research and evaluation of non-invasive medical devices, with a primary focus in neurorehabilitation and brain vitality. |
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Clinical Trials, Placebo Science, Neuromuscular Diseases, Medical Devices, Neuroplasticity, Rehabilitation |
Pamela Tannouri
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MSc., MEng |
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MEng. Engineering Sciences, Focus in Materials, Micro-components, and Biotech, Simon Fraser University |
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https://scholar.google.ca/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=%22P.+Tannouri%22&btnG= |
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604-308-5708 |
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Unit 204, 13737 96 Ave, Surrey, BC |
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Pamela Tannouri focuses her research on understanding how to elicit, record, and process, certain event related potentials (ERPs) from an audio paradigm, specifically for commercial clinical application. |
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Event Related Potentials (ERP), Electroencephalography (EEG), Data Processing, Product Development |
Dr. Ryan D’Arcy
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B.Sc. (with distinction), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Neuroscience), Eng.L. (Neurotech) |
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President, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder, HealthTech Connex |
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Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_D%27Arcy |
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Dr. Ryan D’Arcy leads a number of active initiatives in basic and translational neuroscience and neurotechnology. The major focus in on functional brain monitoring of distributed neural systems for optimized brain health. |
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Brain, Health Technologies, Innovation |
Shaun Fickling
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BSc. (Eng) Mechatronics Engineering, University of Cape Town |
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PhD Student, Engineering Science, Simon Fraser University |
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Fickling et al. “Brain vital signs detect concussion-related neurophysiological impairments at return-to-play in ice-hockey” Brain (2019) – EDITOR’S CHOICE |
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778-833-1871 |
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Surrey NeuroTech Lab, Charles Barham Pavilion, Surrey Memorial Hospital, 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2 |
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https://ca.linkedin.com/in/shaun-fickling-45224a53 |
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Shaun Fickling is passionate about developing medical technologies with particular focus on sports injuries, brain disorders, and mental health. He has co-authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and presented his research at various international conferences. Currently, his research is focused on creating novel neuroimaging methodologies to advance the diagnosis and monitoring of concussions. |
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Neurotechnology, Electroencephalography (EEG), Brain Vital Signs, Concussion & Sporting Injuries, Medical Device Development, Data Analysis |
Sujoy Ghosh Hajra
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Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) |
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Chief Technology Officer, Surrey NeuroTech Lab |
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604-580-4926 |
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Surrey NeuroTech Lab, Charles Barham Pavillion, Surrey Momeorial Hospital, Surrey, B.C. |
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Sujoy Ghosh Hajra’s research focuses on the design, discovery, development and clinical validation of medical technologies for the assessment and long-term monitoring of brain function in both health and disease. These innovative solutions are created using a combination of multimodal neuroimaging technologies such as magnetoencephalography (MEG), electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and often focus on brain diseases and disorders such as acquired brain injury, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. Recent highlights include co-creating brain vital signs and establishing its scientific and technology foundations, and discovery of a novel brain function marker for assessing the brain’s knowledge of the current situation. This research builds upon Sujoy’s prior work at the National Research Council of Canada including co-invention of the Halifax Consciousness Scanner for rapid patient specific assessment of brain function at point-of-care, and enabling the development of NeuroTouch surgical simulator used in the world’s first patient specific virtual neurosurgery. |
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Neurotechnology, Neuroimaging, Biomedical Engineering, Brain, Acquired Brain Injury |
Tory Frizzell
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B.Eng |
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Graduate Candidate in Engineering Science, Master of Applied Science, Simon Fraser University |
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tfrizzel (at) sfu.ca |
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Tory Frizzell’s current research focuses on using magnetic resonance imaging to monitor neuroplasticity in white matter brain tissue. By monitoring changes to the functional and structural organization of the brain during motor training, the goal is to improve recovery for individuals with acquired brain injury. |
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Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Neuroplasticity, White Matter, Brain Recovery, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging |
Zack Frehlick
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MSc. |
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Lead Biomedical Engineer, HealthTech Connex |
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778-233-6944 |
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Unit 204, 13737 96 Ave, Surrey, BC |
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Zack Frehlick uses neuroscience and EEG technology to develop impactful medical solutions. His current research areas include ERPs and assessment of motor rehabilitation by EEG. Past research includes work in neural interfaces and ultrafast ultrasound. |
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Electroencephalography (EEG), Motor Rehabilitation, Event Related Potentials (ERP), Brain Vital Signs |
Xin Zhang
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PhD Candidate |
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Menrva Group, Simon Fraser University |
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6043492936 |
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Room 306, 3890 Carrigan Court, Burnaby, BC, Canada, V3N4J1 |
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/xin-zhang-3b8512a2/ |
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Xin Zhang mainly works on fields of biosignal acquisition and processing for a alternative communication pathway between machine and human being. EEG is currently his main focus, alongside his interest in neural electrode design and fabrication. |
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Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), Electroencephalography (EEG), Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks |