Research Opportunities and
Requirements
Residents have one month of rotation time to pursue research projects
in neuroscience. Every resident is strongly encouraged to submit a manuscript
prior to graduation. The New Jersey Neuroscience Institute at JFK Medical
Center is currently conducting a range of research projects, including
clinical trials. These trials include multiple trials in stroke (neuroprotectants,
intraarterial +PA, antioxidants), epilepsy (new drugs, vagal nerve stimulators),
brain tumors (Phase II and III studies in gliomas, quality of life studies),
movement disorders (RLS and Parkinson's disease), and other ongoing
studies. Basic research is conducted in molecular gene expression in
epilepsy, ocular-motor physiology, pupillomotor physiology, vestibular
physiology, functional MRI and signal analysis applied to EEG.
