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Epilepsy and Brain Electrophysiology Unit

Scope of Research: Basic and Clinical Research

Goals are to understand the structural, genetic, and electrophysiological mechanisms underlying epilepsy and to improve the treatment and quality of life of people with epilepsy. Key elements are the Strong Epilepsy Center and the Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory.

  • Basic research projects focus on the kindling model of epilepsy and neurogenesis.
  • Clinical epilepsy research includes genetic studies of brain malformations, electrophysiological characterization of seizures, interactions of sleep and epilepsy, and clinical therapeutics.
  • Clinical neurophysiology research focuses on electrophysiological correlates of cognitive deficits in various developmental disorders.

Contact

James L. Burchfiel, Ph.D., Unit Chief
Email: jim_burchfiel@urmc.rochester.edu

Michel J. Berg, M.D., Medical Director
Email: michel_berg@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone: 585-275-0698