Project description
A brain–computer interface for the treatment of neurological diseases
Neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and dementia are associated with dysfunction of brain networks. The EU-funded SYNCH project proposes the development of a hybrid brain implantable device that offers the possibility to restore connectivity and improve neural information processing. The technology behind this innovative approach integrates an artificial network of electronic neurons on silicon chips into the biological network of neurons in the brain. This is achieved through a neural interface which is implanted in the brain and enables the communication between the biological and artificial neurons. The project is expected to revolutionise the treatment of neurological disorders.
Fields of science
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesinternet
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringanalogue electronics
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesevolutionary biology
- natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloids
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligencecomputational intelligence
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Funding Scheme
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinator
35122 Padova
Italy
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Participants (7)
SO17 1BJ Southampton
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01069 Dresden
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8010 Graz
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52900 Ramat Gan
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8050 Zurich
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
SO14 3JF Southampton
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
38100 Trento
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.