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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and biomedical optic systems are used for nueroguidance during brain tumor biopsies and resection. DBS implantation and for investigation of cerebral bleedings of neurointensive care patients.

Neuroengineering is a cross-disciplinary research area where engineering meets neuroscience. New methods, tools and techniques are developed and translated for clinical use. The research contributes to new knowledge of the human brain.

Optical techniques as laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and fluorescence systems, and their related measurement probes, are adapted and translate for use during the neurosurgery.

The aim of this multiparametric approach is to investigate the possibility to detect vasospasm, progressing into ischemia and brain infarction, and secondary bleedings in brain trauma at an early stage.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) researchers bringing together patient-specific simulations, brain atlas and physiological data for clinical support in surgical planning and follow up.

A list of neuroengineering publications from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (IMT) can be found here.

Download of APPs are available for patient-specific modeling, simulations and visualization of the electric field around deep brain stimulation (DBS) leads.

When Parkinson´s disease is treated by electrical stimulation of the brain, huge amounts of data are produced. A group of researchers led by Professor Karin Wårdell will now use these data to develop a visual aid for brain surgeons.

The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research has granted SEK 200 million for research in the interface between technology and medicine. LiU scientists are principle investigator in three of the six projects, and co-applicant in a fourth.