Multichannel Acquisition Platform for Electrophysiological Signals and Multimodal Stimulation (Phase 2)

This project, in its second phase, focuses on the reengineering and optimization of a technological platform for multichannel electrophysiological signal acquisition and multimodal stimulation. The main objective is to improve the usability, operability, and safety of previously developed electromedical devices, allowing their integration into complex experimental protocols. The research addresses the need for specialized tools to study neurological responses in patients with diseases such as Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis, facilitating the analysis of multiple physiological systems simultaneously. The work is carried out through international cooperation between the Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (Ecuador) and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The multidisciplinary team will perform hardware and software improvements, design experimental protocols validated by ethics committees, and conduct pilot studies. Expected results include the validation of the platform in clinical and research settings, the generation of indexed scientific articles, and the training of professionals in biomedical engineering. The project's impact is significant, providing low-cost tools for research and teaching, promoting technology transfer, and contributing to advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions through the use of multimodal stimulation paradigms.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>Analyze the behavior of electrophysiological signals in patients with Parkinson's disease using a multichannel acquisition and multimodal stimulation platform. The project aims to perform reengineering and functional improvement of the devices developed in the previous phase for validation in experimental scenarios.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Biosignals and medical images