Two neurosurgeons monitor brain surgery using an internal camera. Getting inside the brain

Dr. Van Gompel's lab is committed to developing and testing neurosurgical techniques and devices to treat conditions such as brain tumors and epilepsy.

Overview

Research in Mayo Clinic's Device Development and Experimental Therapeutics Lab of Jaime J. Van Gompel, M.D., focuses on advancing neurosurgery techniques and technologies. The lab works on mechanical aspects of devices to improve operative procedures and innovates ways to treat diseases requiring neurosurgery.

Dr. Van Gompel applies outcome analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced imaging and techniques for benign skull base tumors. These tumors include pituitary adenomas, vestibular schwannomas and meningiomas, as well as malignant skull base tumors, such as esthesioneuroblastoma and chordoma. Other efforts concentrate on using brain machine interface to treat epilepsy.

Affiliations

Dr. Van Gompel's Device Development and Experimental Therapeutics Lab is affiliated with these Mayo Clinic research areas: