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Christian Herff

@cherff.bsky.social

Associate Professor for Brain-Computer Interfaces at Maastricht University using machine learning to build the connection between artificial and natural intelligence.

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Trends in Cognitive Sciences@cp-trendscognsci.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Online Now: Moving intentions from brains to machines

Moving intentions from brains to machines

Brain–computer interface (BCI) research has achieved remarkable technical progress but remains limited in scope, typically relying on motor and visual cortex signals in limited patient populations. We propose a paradigm shift in BCI design rooted in ideomotor theory, which conceptualizes voluntary action as driven by internally represented sensory outcomes. This underused framework offers a principled basis for next-generation BCIs that align closely with the brain’s natural intentional and action-planning architecture. We suggest a more intuitive, generalizable, and scalable path by reorienting BCIs around the ‘what for’ of action—user goals and anticipated effects. This shift is timely and feasible, enabled by advances in neural recording and artificial intelligence–based decoding of sensory representations. It may help resolve challenges of usability and generalizability in BCI design.

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Timo van Kerkoerle@timovankerkoerle.bsky.social · last yr.

We have a very exciting 4-year PhD position available at the @dondersinst.bsky.social, to better understand how neuronal populations generate magnetic fields and how to measure those intracranially, with Corette Wierenga & @gauteeinevoll.bsky.social. For more info: neuronanotech.eu/phd-projects...

NeuroNanotech MSCA Doctoral Network@neuronanotechdn.bsky.social · last yr.

📢The call is open! Are you seeking a #PhDposition in Nanoscience/Neuroscience? Have a look to the NeuroNanotech Doctoral Network positions. A great funding scheme with career development support. ️🟪 🟦 neuronanotech.eu?utm_campaign... 🟦 🟪 #MSCA #EUfunded #HorizonEU #PhDjob

Christian Herff@cherff.bsky.social · last yr.

Really excited by this new study: @mottenhoff.bsky.social used a gamified experiment to show that goal-oriented movement could be decoded from distributed neural recordings. This is in-line with findings in rodents that the whole brain is involved in motor control (@carandinilab.net).

Maarten C. Ottenhoff@mottenhoff.bsky.social · last yr.

Check out our new preprint where we decode goal-directed hand movements from brain-wide intracranial recordings. See a quick summary below, or find the full preprint here: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1....

Konrad Kording@kordinglab.bsky.social · 2y ago

Announcing a new week-long program for young computational neuroscience/ behavior professors to talk about rigorous science, mentoring, lab management, and networking in a stunning retreat setting. Do great science as a community and have fun doing so.

Pierre Mégevand@vanmedge.bsky.social · 2y ago

"A Speech Neuroprosthesis in the Frontal Lobe and Hippocampus: Decoding High-Frequency Activity into Phonemes" Interesting single case report #iEEG journals.lww.com/neurosurgery...

A Speech Neuroprosthesis in the Frontal Lobe and... : Neurosurgery

late and orbitofrontal cortices, and hippocampus. METHODS: A 37-year-old male neurosurgical epilepsy patient with intact speech, implanted with depth electrodes for clinical reasons only, silently ...

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Christian Herff@cherff.bsky.social · 2y ago

We're really proud of this new study in which we investigate alternative targets for speech neuroprostheses. Additionally, the data of 30 participants and all code are available! www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Moving beyond the motor cortex: a brain-wide evaluation of target locations for intracranial speech neuroprostheses

Speech is the fastest and most natural form of communication, which can be impaired in certain disorders. Speech brain- computer interfaces (BCIs) offer a solution by decoding brain activity into spee...

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Christian Herff@cherff.bsky.social · 3y ago

Not one, but two assistant professor positions in neuroscience at Maastricht: * One focused on (f)MRI www.academictransfer.com/en/333964/as... * One more methodological including decoding www.academictransfer.com/en/333966/as... Of course, we'd be very happy to collaborate with the new colleague!

Assistant Professor in fMRI research of human cognition

Join our department as an Assistant Professor position focused in fMRI research of human brain function!

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