History
What is the LHNT Slogan
From Brainwaves, To Breakthroughs
True or False does the brain feels pain
False
Name 2 BCI related professors at UT
Dr. Milan, Dr. Wang, etc
What type of brain-computer interface involves surgically implanting electrodes directly into the brain
Invasive BCI
How many pounds does your Brain weigh?
3
Who is the current president
Taima Crean
Which ion is responsible for action potential depolarization?
Sodium
In EEGs, what is the name of 8-12 HZ freq. wave?
Alpha waves
Name the model used for image processing made by Yann LeCun?
CNN
Around how many neurons are in the brain
Name 2 neurotech companies
Neurolink, Paradromics, etc
"Neurons that fire together, wire together." What rule is this?
Hebbian rule
Name a brain region used to build motor imagery prosthetics?
Primary Motor Cortex, Frontal Lobe, etc
What does EEG stand for?
Electroencephalogram
How long does short term memory last?
20-30 seconds
Name one of our sponsors
Santa Cruz lab, Neurotech X, etc
Name two neurotransmitters
Dopamine, Serotonin, etc
Can we modulate single neuron signals?
Yes
Name two ways to reduce overfitting
Ridge Regularization, More data
Does the brain generates enough electrical current to power a 25-watt bulb
Yes!
Founding year of LHNT
2022
In 1924, this German psychiatrist recorded the first human EEG, laying the foundation for modern non-invasive neurotech
What is the technique of restoring nerve connections to muscles after they have been damaged called?
Muscle Reinnervation
Name two invasive neural recording devices on the market
ECOG, Utah Array, etc
Who is the famous patient who used a brain-controlled wheelchair?
Christopher Reeve (Superman)