TU Delft joins EBRAINS: advancing brain research and innovation
Today marks a significant milestone as TU Delft officially joins EBRAINS, a state-of-the-art digital research infrastructure developed by the EU-funded Human Brain Project, which serves as a comprehensive hub for brain-related data and tools. Its overarching mission is to facilitate collaborative research and translate scientific breakthroughs into tangible innovations, ultimately improving the lives of patients and benefiting society as a whole. TU Delft's participation will empower European researchers to address pivotal challenges in brain health, harnessing invaluable insights from the domains of data science, brain organization, and artificial intelligence.
“Unravelling the cause-and-effect dynamics within the human brain demands precise external neurostimulation signals and the ability to meticulously track their propagation. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack, but we're fortunate to have a clear picture of that needle."
Frans van der Helm, professor Biomechatronics and Bio-robotics
Membership TU Delft EBRAINS
In becoming an associate member of EBRAINS, TU Delft gains the unique opportunity to actively contribute to the development of cutting-edge tools and services. These encompass a wide spectrum of advanced capabilities, including data sharing, brain mapping, modelling, simulation, high-performance computing, and neurorobotics. TU Delft excels in pioneering methods and cutting-edge instrumentation for neurostimulation, with applications ranging from addressing tinnitus to Deep Brain Stimulation in patients grappling with Parkinson's disease. Notably, in the 4DEEG project, TU Delft has made significant strides in tracing signal propagation through the brain, a pivotal development to enhance the effectiveness of neurostimulation therapies.
TU Delft is looking forward to a close collaboration with neuroscience research groups across Europe. This collaborative spirit is driven by a shared commitment to advancing the field and ultimately improving the lives of patients grappling with neurological disorders, including those affected by conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and migraine.
We're very pleased to welcome Delft University of Technology as an associate member at EBRAINS. The university boasts considerable experience in the development of neurostimulation methods.
Katrin Amunts, Joint Chief Executive Officer of EBRAINS
Through this membership TU Delft researchers are poised to engage proactively in teams dedicated to digital neuroscience, brain medicine, and brain-inspired technology. This collaborative venture promises to unlock exciting avenues for advancing brain-related research, effectively bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and their real-world applications in medicine and industry. I think this collaboration can bring us a lot.
Wouter Serdijn, professor Bio-Electronics
EBRAINS is committed to the following key objectives:
- Data Sharing and Integration: Integrating diverse brain-related data sources to provide access to researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders.
- Neuro Information Knowledge Base: Developing a central repository of brain information, including anatomy, physiology, and disease processes, to support researchers.
- Neurotechnology and Tools: Supporting the development of cutting-edge neurotechnology to enhance our understanding of the brain and the treatment of neurological disorders.
- Collaboration and Training: Encouraging international collaboration and offering training opportunities for the next generation of brain scientists.
- Healthcare Applications: Translating brain research into clinical applications to advance our understanding and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
All academic researchers have open access to EBRAINS’ state-of-the art services. Industry researchers are also very welcome to use the platform under specific agreements. For more information about EBRAINS, please contact us at info@ebrains.eu or visit https://ebrains.eu/.
More information for TU Delft researchers contact Jaga Schreiber, j.k.schreiber@tudelft.nl / +31 15 27 89233
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EBRAINS welcomes Delft University of Technology as new associate member - EBRAINS