University of California-San Francisco · NeuroscienceCerebellar Modulation Lab
Marta San Luciano · San Francisco, California
Research Focus
Dr. Marta San Luciano's lab focuses on developing innovative treatment strategies for children and young adults with cerebral palsy (CP), particularly through the use of cerebellar deep brain stimulation (DBS). This research aims to improve movement disabilities and muscle tightness associated with CP by targeting the cerebellum, a brain region that often remains intact in these patients. The lab combines advanced neurotechnology with clinical assessments and brain imaging to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from movement disorders related to CP.
cerebral palsydeep brain stimulationcerebellummovement disordersneuroimagingneuromodulationpediatric therapydystoniaclinical trials
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate cerebellar oscillatory activity in relation to clinical assessments and stimulation outcomes.
AIM 02Identify imaging markers of disease severity and response to DBS through MRI and diffusion imaging.
AIM 03Evaluate the effectiveness of cerebellar stimulation on quality of life and motor function in CP patients.
Skills the Lab Values
deep brain stimulationlocal field potential recordingfunctional MRIdiffusion tensor imagingclinical assessmentswearable monitoring technologydata analysisN-of-1 trial designbrain activity sensing
Output against the department
Publications82bottom 24% of dept.510th of 671
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Citations5.3kbottom 38% of dept.415th of 671
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