A man known for his cool science images (see https://news.wisc.edu/the-2022-winners-cool-science-image-contest/) and cool science in general, Dr. Rex Chin-Hao Chen successfully defended his PhD last week to a packed room and zoom. Dr. Chen has been …
Dr. Aaron Suminski wins Ramirez Award for excellence in neurosurgery
Congratulations to WITNe Associate Director Dr. Aaron Suminski on received the Lincoln F Ramirez Award from the Department of Neurological Surgery, as well as being awarded the title of Distinguished Scientist by the School of …
Early stage NSF grant awarded to Dr. Aviad Hai
Dr. Aviad Hai has received an Early-Concept Grant from the National Science Foundation for research in nanofabricated brain sensors. Dr. Hai has been spearheading incredible research since being at UW-Madison and WITNe couldn’t be more …
Dr. Coventry and the Bayesian tool box
Drs. Brandon Coventry and Edward Bartlett outline a way to use statistics to improve hypothesis testing. Coventry and Bartlett use practical Bayesian inference in an accessible and approachable way to help with improved research statistics …
Hai Lab pioneers new methods for reconstructing brain networks
Dr. Hai and his PhD student, Adam Vareberg, have published “Interference of network connectivity from temporally binned spike trains” in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods, Vol 404. Dr. Hai, Vareberg, and the Hai lab have pioneered …
Dr. Ludwig and WITNe in the News
Dr. Ludwig has been weighing in on controversial the Neuralink human brain implant roll out: https://www.reuters.com/technology/want-details-elon-musks-brain-implant-trial-youll-have-ask-him-2024-02-02/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-29/elon-musk-says-first-human-patient-has-received-brain-implant
The Hai Lab Triumphs Over MRI Theory
Dr. Aviad Hai, PhD student Ilhan Bok, PhD student Alireza Ashtiani, and assistant scientist Beth Rauch have validated computational simulations regarding how particle clustering, size, and geometry affects signaling in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Dr. …
Dr. Ludwig Weighs in on Brain Signal Implant
Implant lets people type on virtual keyboards with just brain signals A developing brain implant may let body bound people connect with the digital world. The Synchron brain implant is on track to become one …
Dr. Ludwig, Podcast Celebrity, Strikes Again
The fourth Season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast, where they discuss the unwritten rules, or “hidden curriculum,” of scientific research at every career stage. Navigating your …
Dr. Williams Receives Kellet Award
Twelve faculty have been honored with Kellett Mid-Career Awards to support those promoted to tenured positions seven to 20 years ago and who have made key research contributions in their fields. The award, named …