BIDMC, a leading teaching hospital in Boston, is also affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Together, they aim to record and analyze brain activity at high resolution in patients undergoing craniotomy procedures. This could advance the scientific understanding of how the brain governs complex behaviors.
Precision Neuroscience and BIDMC plan to use Precision’s proprietary Layer 7 cortical interface at the heart of their collaboration. The Layer 7 thin-film BCI features 1,024 electrodes embedded in a flexible film that conforms to the brain surface. The film comes in at one-fifth the thickness of a human hair. This device aims to help users with severe paralysis operate digital devices, like computers and smartphones, using their thoughts.
“Partnering with world-renowned institutions like BIDMC is central to our mission of advancing the science behind brain-computer interfaces to improve neurological care,” said Jayme Strauss, chief commercial and clinical officer at Precision Neuroscience. “This collaboration will provide critical neural data to drive the development of transformative therapies and unlock new possibilities for patients with neurological conditions.”
Precision Neuroscience plans to work with BIDMC’s research team led by Dr. Joshua Aronson, director of epilepsy surgery. They plan to assess the performance of Layer 7 during planned craniotomy procedures by placing the device over the brain’s surface and record neural activity associated with specific functional tasks.
“Gaining insight into the brain’s electrical signals at this level of resolution opens new possibilities for developing precise, individualized treatments,” said Dr. Aronson. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Precision Neuroscience to explore how their technology can advance both research and clinical care.”
