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Teresa Nordin is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University, focusing on the anatomical evaluation of the effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS). Her research aims to improve surgical targeting through computer-aided simulations and calculations. DBS is a method used for relieving symptoms of movement disorders, particularly in Parkinson's disease, which involves implanting leads into deep brain structures to provide electrical stimulation that reduces symptoms like tremor. The accuracy of DBS targets is crucial for effective therapy, given the wide variation in clinical effects depending on the chosen targets. Nordin employs various methods to better understand these variations, including probabilistic improvement maps and the reconstruction of nerve tracts via tractography. These techniques are essential for evaluating the stimulation effect on specific tracts and are influenced by electric field strength, anatomical positioning, and clinical improvement. Nordin's work emphasizes the importance of clinical effect evidence and the application of tractography in surgical planning prior to DBS procedures.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Researching the effects of deep brain stimulation and working on computer-aided simulations.
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