University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · NeuroscienceVitek Neurophysiology Lab
Jerrold L Vitek · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Research Focus
Dr. Jerrold L Vitek's research focuses on understanding Parkinson's disease (PD) and improving treatments like deep brain stimulation (DBS). His lab studies how brain circuits related to movement change in PD, especially in response to therapies such as medication and DBS. By using advanced techniques to record neural activity in animal models, the lab aims to uncover the mechanisms behind motor symptoms and therapeutic effects, leading to better treatments for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's diseasedeep brain stimulationbasal ganglianeural connectivitymotor signsnonhuman primatesneurophysiologyL-dopaoscillatory activitytherapeutic interventions
Research Aims
4AIM 01Characterize the changes in neuronal activity in the basal ganglia during the progression of Parkinson's disease.
AIM 02Investigate how deep brain stimulation affects brain connectivity and motor signs in Parkinson's patients.
AIM 03Examine the impact of L-dopa on neuronal coupling and improvements in motor symptoms.
AIM 04Deliver insights on the mechanisms behind therapeutic effects of DBS and L-dopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
Skills the Lab Values
neuronal recordinglocal field potential (LFP) analysisdata analysisanimal modelsbrain stimulation techniquessynchronization analysiscortical mappingbehavioral assessmentelectrophysiologypharmacological testing
Output against the department
Publications289top 24% of dept.158th of 671
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Citations20ktop 21% of dept.144th of 671
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