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Cellular Morphology Core

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Infant Primate Research Laboratory Core

Instrument Development Laboratory Core

Donald F. Farrell, M.D.

Professor of Neurology
Research Affiliate, Center on Human Development and Disability
Associate Director, CHDD Interdisciplinary Research
donf@u.washington.edu
206-543-2340
University of Washington, Box 356115
Seattle, WA 98195-6115

Building on his earlier studies of neurochemistry and genetic disorders of the nervous system, Farrell's research focuses on neurophysiology and epilepsy. His research involves evoked potential (EEG) studies. Invasive electrode placement used to evaluate patients for epilepsy surgery has allowed direct brain mapping of somatosensory and special sensory systems in the awake human. These studies involving evoked potentials have advanced knowledge of brain function and organization. Farrell's current efforts are directed towards understanding the generation of visual responses evoked by the occipital cortex. Future plans include comparison of evoked potential studies with functional magnetic resonance image analysis of the human somatosensory cortex.

Don Farrel's web page

University of Washington • Center on Human Development and Disability Box 357920 • Seattle WA 98195-7920 USA • 206-543-7701 •chdd@u.washington.edu