Talks

Traditional clinical EEG, such as amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG), while useful, offers limited insight into the intricate brain dynamics of newborns, and most importantly preterm infants, due to its broad analytical scope. This limitation highlights a critical research gap: the absence of a specialized, quantitative EEG (qEEG) processing and analysis framework designed specifically for neonates undergoing neurodevelopmental treatments and interventions. Such a framework is essential for delving into the nuanced effects of neurosensory related tools on the developing brain, providing a deeper understanding of how these stimuli influence neurodevelopmental trajectories. 

Addressing this gap, this presentation will discuss the development of an advanced qEEG analysis pipeline tailored for the neonatal population in NICUs. By leveraging refined data, preprocessing/processing techniques and analytical methods suitable for the unique characteristics of neonatal EEG data collected during a music-based intervention, this pipeline aims to offer new insights into the neurophysiological responses of preterm infants. The outcome of this approach could significantly enhance our understanding of infant brain development, paving the way for optimizing neurosensory interventions in neonatal care.

Guillaume Dollé - TBA