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Brain Mapping, Interactive Visualization & Innovative Image-Guided Neurosurgery

Visualizing functional networks and integrating them precisely into surgical planning

Description

This research program integrates high-resolution structural and functional imaging, brain mapping, neurophysiology and innovative visualization technologies with neurosurgical planning.

Its objective is to generate patient-specific representations of functionally relevant brain regions, neural networks, fiber pathways, vascular structures and pathological lesions and to integrate these data into navigation and intraoperative decision-making.

Multimodal imaging information will increasingly be visualized in three-dimensional and interactive formats to enable more intuitive and precise planning of complex neurosurgical procedures.

Key Research Areas

Patient-specific representation of functionally relevant brain areas and neural networks as a basis for individualized surgical planning.
Use of high-resolution high-field imaging to investigate fine anatomical and functional structures of the brain.
Analysis of structural and functional networks and reconstruction of relevant fiber pathways for function-preserving surgery.
Interactive integration and visualization of multimodal imaging data in three-dimensional models to improve spatial understanding and surgical planning.
Integration of preoperative and intraoperative imaging into navigation and surgical decision-making.
Integration of anatomical, functional, neurophysiological and imaging information to develop patient-specific surgical strategies.