WVU Medicine Dr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, asks questions and receives answers from DBS patient Gerod Buckhalter. The answers guide adjustments to the DBS implant. November 1, 2019. (WVU Photo/Greg Ellis)
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The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and WVU Medicine, today (Nov. 5) announced the launch of a first-in-the-U.S. clinical trial using deep brain stimulation for patients suffering from treatment-resistant opioid use disorder.
Videos:
Downloadable video of deep brain stimulation procedure (168 MB)
Extended video of deep brain stimulation procedure (14.11 GB)
Audio:
Ali Rezai - Alzheimer's procedure radio spot
November 12, 2018
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Photos:
Gerod Buckhalter, DBS patient, shares a moment with his parents, Regina and Rex
Buckhalter, before his procedure at J.W. Ruby Memorial / WVU Medicine Hospital November 1, 2019.
(WVU Photo/Greg Ellis)
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Gerod Buckhalter DBS patient, shares a moment with Dr. Ali Rezai and his parents,
Rex and Regina Buckhalter, and girlfriend before his procedure at J.W. Ruby Memorial / WVU
Medicine Hospital November 1, 2019. (WVU Photo/Greg Ellis)
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DBS patient Gerod Buckhalter moves to surgery at J.W. Ruby Memorial
/ WVU Medicine Hospital November 1, 2019. (WVU Photo/Greg Ellis)
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WVU Medicine Dr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience
Institute, confers with his Neuroscience partner Dr. Nicholas Brandmeir in the
surgery suite during Gerod Buckhalter’s surgery, November 1, 2019. (WVU Photo/Greg
Ellis)
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WVU Medicine Dr Ali Rezai, executive chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience
Institute, confers with his surgery staff during Gerod Buckhalter’s surgery, November
1, 2019. (WVU Photo/Greg Ellis)
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WVU Medicine Dr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience
Institute, is seen in the surgery suite reflecting while performing DBS surgery
on patient Gerod Buckhalter November 1, 2019. (WVU Photo/Greg Ellis)
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WVU Medicine Dr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience
Institute, is seen in the surgery suite with Nicole Young from neuroscience reviewing
DBS data, fine tuning the implant used in Gerod Buckhalter’s surgery, November
1, 2019. (WVU Photo/Greg Ellis)
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WVU Medicine Dr. Ali Rezai, executive chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience
Institute, is seen in the surgery suite with his neuroscience fellow, Dr. Manish
Ranjan preparing the DBS implant, November 1, 2019. (WVU Photo/Greg Ellis)
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Implantation of tiny electrodes into specific brain area. Download full-size
Implantation of tiny electrodes into specific brain area. Download full-size
Known for cutting-edge scientific expertise and utilizing the most advanced technology
in the field of human performance and recovery, scientists at the Rockefeller
Neuroscience Institute have successfully implemented scientific and personalized
strategies for monitoring, performance optimization and recovery for Olympians,
professional and college athletes, active duty military, and now the general
population.
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“The Boundless Brain” mural, a depiction of half a million neurons in the human
brain, adorns the lobby of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Innovation
Center. The mural was created by Dr. Greg Dunn and Dr. Brian Edwards.
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Founded in 1999 through the generosity of the Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller
and other members of the Rockefeller Family, the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
is pioneering advances in brain health.
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