NZBRI's Neurotech Research Team
Christchurch Neurotechnology Research Programme
What is Neurotechnology?
Neurotechnology can be broadly defined as technology for investigation, quantification, monitoring, treatment and understanding of the nervous system and its disorders.
NeuroTech™
The Christchurch Neurotechnology Research Programme – NeuroTech™ – is primarily based in the NZBRI and is a joint venture between:
- New Zealand Brain Research Institute
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago, Christchurch (Medicine)
- Canterbury District Health Board (Medical Physics & Bioengineering)
- Auckland University of Technology (Mechanical Engineering).
NeuroTech’s vision
To focus on neurotechnology and neuroscience concerning the brain via three broad long-term objectives:
- Cutting-edge behavioural and physiological research leading to the development and validation of innovative neurotechnology – Focus on prevention of injurious and fatal accidents.
- Cutting-edge behavioural and physiological research leading to increased understanding of the human brain – Primary focus on lapses of responsiveness (microsleeps and attention lapses), adverse effects of obstructive sleep apnea on the brain, forensic brainwave analysis, and novel biopotential electrodes.
- Maximize the benefits of the innovative neurotechnology and increased knowledge via publications, education, and commercialisation.