Today (15/04/2024) at 12:00h, we will have the following talk from Jacint Sala, who work with Estela Càmara.
The presentation will be a rehearsal prior to the presentation of his doctoral thesis. This seminar will be in Spanish.
Epilepsy from a network perspective
This thesis represents a distinctive approachto comprehending epilepsy, viewing it through the lens of a network-baseddisorder. Within this framework, a multitude of biomarkers have been unearthed,each bearing the potential to play a pivotal role in guiding and informingpatient consultations. By delving deeply into the intricate web of neuronalinteractions, with a specific emphasis on encompassing the entire expanse ofthe brain, this approach provides a rich tapestry of insights. These insights, inturn, hold the promise of furnishing us with a profound understanding of howepilepsy manifests and responds to surgical interventions.
In particular, the focus on large-scale,whole-brain dynamics opens a gateway to a trove of valuable information. Itoffers us the ability to unravel the complex interplay of neural elements thatunderlie this condition. Beyond mere seizure occurrence, these biomarkers shedlight on a broader spectrum of outcomes—ranging from the attainment of seizurefreedom to the intricate domains of cognitive functioning and emotionalwell-being.
This comprehensive perspective permits us tonavigate the complexities of epilepsy with greater clarity. It allows us toanticipate, to a certain degree, how the condition might respond to surgicalinterventions. Will seizures be curtailed? Will cognitive functions witnessenhancement or preservation? Will emotional equilibrium be restored? These areall inquiries that stand to benefit from the insights garnered through thisnetwork-oriented investigation.
In essence, this thesis doesn’t merely viewepilepsy as isolated events within the brain’s neural circuitry. Instead, itperceives it as a dynamic network, where disruptions can reverberate throughintricate pathways. By identifying and deciphering the biomarkers that markthese disruptions, we can offer patients and their caregivers a more nuancedunderstanding of what lies ahead. It empowers us to provide guidance rooted ina deeper appreciation of the interwoven threads of epilepsy’s impact on brain functionand the potential trajectories it might take following surgical interventions.
The seminar will be hybrid. I share the connection link below:
https://ub-edu.zoom.us/j/97105493652
We appreciate being punctual in the connection. Or in person attendance: Modular Building, room 1.5
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