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!
Look for Ben Kreitlow featured downtown in the Dare to Discover campaign!
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Katelyn Joyal on defending her thesis!
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Welcome to our new undergraduate research assistant, Elleri Herman!
Tuesday, August 15, 2023