Grant: Research Tools and Instruments
University of Waterloo
$105,586.00
Electroencephalography (EEG) System
EF 2021-22
Résumé
Summary Electroencephalography (EEG) is a versatile tool that can assess human cortical activity with precise temporal accuracy. Information in time and frequency domains can capture cortical changes reflective of cognitive processes, such as attention, and in response to experimental interventions, such as non-invasive brain stimulation, making it a cornerstone of Dr. Staines' research program. Currently, Dr. Staines has a NeuroScan SynAmps2 EEG system (Compumedics, purchased in 2005) that has reached the end of its lifespan. The system is discontinued and repairs are no longer supported by the original company. The software to run it has not been upgraded and does not run on Windows 10, the operating system used by all lab computers. In addition, the EEG caps necessary for system function have wear and associated loss of elasticity that occurs over time, impacting the electrode placement and contact with the scalp. Replacing the caps will enhance the accuracy of the readings by improving the contact with the skin and will include multiple sizes to provide options to further improve the fit. A timely replacement of the EEG system will allow for the continuation of studies that use EEG to evaluate the important role of attention in modulating sensory information to enhance motor control, thus providing critical information to the fields of sensorimotor integration, cognitive neuroscience and motor control. The EEG system will be critical for the team's studies of the neural mechanisms associated with sensorimotor neuroplasticity, cognitive neuroscience, oculomotor processes; and will both strengthen existing collaborations and enhance development of new collaborative teams. HQP from all of the team members' research groups will have access to training and use of the equipment. Equipment The EEG equipment requested will replace Dr. Staines' current system. The total cost for the EEG system, including necessary amplifiers, caps, and software for stimulation delivery, data collection, and analysis, is $102,641.49.
Programme
Research Tools and Instruments
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Ontario, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
Tel que publié
Application id
RTI-2022-00167
Name nom
Staines, William
Department département
Kinesiology
Organization id
33
Institution établissement
University of Waterloo
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2021
Competition year année de concours
2022
Award amount
105586
Program id
RTI
Program name en
Research Tools and Instruments
Program name fr
Outils et instruments de recherche
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
1602
Committee name en
Biological Systems and Functions (RTI)
Committee name fr
Systèmes et fonctions biologiques (OIR)
Area of application code
1201
Area of application group en
Advancement of knowledge
Area of application group fr
Avancement des connaissances
Area of application en
Life sciences (including biotechnology)
Area of application fr
Sciences de la vie (y compris biotechnologie)
Research subject code
5502
Research subject group en
Animal biology
Research subject group fr
Biologie animale
Research subject en
Kinesiology
Research subject fr
Kinésiologie
Installment
inst:1
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Electroencephalography (EEG) System
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
Summary Electroencephalography (EEG) is a versatile tool that can assess human cortical activity with precise temporal accuracy. Information in time and frequency domains can capture cortical changes reflective of cognitive processes, such as attention, and in response to experimental interventions, such as non-invasive brain stimulation, making it a cornerstone of Dr. Staines' research program. Currently, Dr. Staines has a NeuroScan SynAmps2 EEG system (Compumedics, purchased in 2005) that has reached the end of its lifespan. The system is discontinued and repairs are no longer supported by the original company. The software to run it has not been upgraded and does not run on Windows 10, the operating system used by all lab computers. In addition, the EEG caps necessary for system function have wear and associated loss of elasticity that occurs over time, impacting the electrode placement and contact with the scalp. Replacing the caps will enhance the accuracy of the readings by improving the contact with the skin and will include multiple sizes to provide options to further improve the fit. A timely replacement of the EEG system will allow for the continuation of studies that use EEG to evaluate the important role of attention in modulating sensory information to enhance motor control, thus providing critical information to the fields of sensorimotor integration, cognitive neuroscience and motor control. The EEG system will be critical for the team's studies of the neural mechanisms associated with sensorimotor neuroplasticity, cognitive neuroscience, oculomotor processes; and will both strengthen existing collaborations and enhance development of new collaborative teams. HQP from all of the team members' research groups will have access to training and use of the equipment. Equipment The EEG equipment requested will replace Dr. Staines' current system. The total cost for the EEG system, including necessary amplifiers, caps, and software for stimulation delivery, data collection, and analysis, is $102,641.49.
