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!

Congrats to Sydney Ryan on graduating!
Saturday, May 17, 2025

Farewell dinner for Sydney, Melanie, and Christian! Good luck in your future endeavors!
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Buchanan Lab at SfN 2024 in Chicago!!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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