Overview
Research efforts in the Buchanan laboratory are focused on understanding basic mechanisms of epilepsy and sleep-wake regulation. We are particularly interested in the effects of seizures and vigilance state on cardio-respiratory control and how these may interact to lead to death following a seizure, or sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). We employ behavioral, surgical, electrophysiological, molecular, and histological techniques in conjunction with a variety of seizure induction methods to address our research questions. Our goal is to understand factors that render a given seizure fatal in an effort to help prevent SUDEP.
News from the lab!
Watch Matthew Summerfield's interview on Seizing Life, a CURE Epilepsy podcast!
Friday, September 6, 2024
Welcome back to Ana Novella, our newest graduate student!
Monday, August 26, 2024
Welcome to Lauren Smith and Saina Narsian, our new undergraduate research assistants!
Monday, August 26, 2024
The 2024 Walk to END EPILEPSY!
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Congrats to Nicole Boodhoo, Taylor Parsons, and Sami Watts on graduating!
Saturday, May 11, 2024