Northwestern University · NeuroscienceCenter for Delirium Research and Intervention
Eyal Yaacov Kimchi · Evanston, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Eyal Yaacov Kimchi's lab at Northwestern University focuses on understanding delirium in older adults, particularly its causes and effects. They are researching how disturbances in sleep patterns and circadian rhythms contribute to episodes of delirium, which can lead to long-term cognitive decline. By using innovative monitoring technologies and artificial intelligence, the lab aims to identify specific factors that can improve treatment and intervention strategies for delirium in hospitalized patients, ultimately enhancing the health outcomes of older adults.
deliriumcognitive declinesleep disturbancescircadian rhythmsartificial intelligencehospitalizationolder adultsmonitoring toolsbiomarkers
Research Aims
3AIM 01Establish the temporal characteristics of delirium using EEG in hospitalized older adults.
AIM 02Determine which features of sleep-wake activity affect the subsequent course of delirium.
AIM 03Identify features of acute delirium trajectories that predict long-term cognitive impairment.
Skills the Lab Values
EEG analysisdata analysiscognitive testingactigraphy monitoringartificial intelligenceclinical trial designstatistical modelingenvironmental risk assessmentsleep pattern assessment
Output against the department
Publications97bottom 32% of dept.453rd of 671
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Citations2.8kbottom 20% of dept.539th of 671
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