Publications by authors named "P J Rousche"

Rapid prototyping (RP) is a useful method for designing and fabricating a wide variety of devices used for neuroscience research. The present study confirms the utility of using fused deposition modeling, a specific form of RP, to produce three devices commonly used for basic science experimentation. The accuracy and precision of the RP method varies according to the type and quality of the printer as well as the thermoplastic substrate.

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A half-day forum to address a wide range of issues related to translational neural engineering was conducted at the annual meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society. Successful practitioners of translational neural engineering from academics, clinical medicine and industry were invited to share a diversity of perspectives and experiences on the translational process. The forum was targeted towards traditional academic researchers who may be interested in the expanded funding opportunities available for translational research that emphasizes product commercialization and clinical implementation.

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Neuroplasticity is believed to play a key role in functional recovery after stroke. Neuroplastic effects can be monitored at the cellular level via e.g.

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A benchtop brain tissue-microelectrode insertion model system was developed to aid in improving the design of cortical neural interfaces. The model partially mimics the in vivo environment via the use of human cadaver brain specimens (nspecimen = 6), or agar gel exposed to physiologically relevant mechanical oscillations. 150 lpm diameter stainless-steel microelectrode wires (TS = 600 MPa) implanted 3.

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We investigated fast wave propagation in auditory cortex of an alert cat using a chronically implanted microelectrode array. A custom, real-time imaging template exhibited wave dynamics within the 33-microwire array (3 mm(2)) during ten recording sessions spanning 1 month post implant. Images were based on the spatial arrangement of peri-stimulus time histograms at each recording site in response to auditory stimuli consisting of tone pips between 1 and 10 kHz at 75 dB SPL.

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