Brain Sentinel, Inc.
Chief Science Officer
Schreiner University Jun 2012 - Jul 2014
Adjunct Faculty
Brain Sentinel, Inc. May 2014 - May 2014
Senior Scientist
Uthscsa 2008 - Jan 2014
Graduate Research Associate
Uthscsa 2011 - 2011
Discussion Leader - Intd 5000 Epilepsy Section
Education:
Schreiner University 2007 - 2009
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Schreiner University 1998 - 1999
Skills:
Physiology Laboratory Research Molecular Biology Biochemistry Protein Expression Transfection Immunofluorescence Cell Signaling Electrophysiology Western Blotting Site Directed Mutagenesis Immunohistochemistry Cell Biology Confocal Microscopy Cell Culture Ion Channels Animal Models Fluorescence Microscopy Signal Transduction Immunoprecipitation Mutagenesis In Vivo Pcr Microscopy Science Epilepsy Molecular Cloning Neuroscience Protein Purification Tissue Culture Rt Pcr Rna Isolation Immunocytochemistry Cell Biophysics Protein Chemistry In Vitro Mammalian Cell Culture Fluorescence Recombinant Dna Technology Gel Electrophoresis Genotyping Fplc Medical Research Life Sciences Polymerase Chain Reaction Qpcr Genetics Elisa
2010 to 2000 Founding MemberUniversity of Texas Health Science Center
2008 to 2000 Graduate Research AssociateCOGS Committee
2011 to 2013 Student RepresentativeUniversity of Texas Health Science Center
Sep 2012 to Nov 2012 Discussion LeaderSchreiner University
Jun 2012 to Aug 2012 General Chemistry Laboratory Instructor 1301 & 1302Physiology Research Symposium
2012 to 2012 Committee ChairPhysiology Research Symposium Academy, TX 2012 to 2012 Science Fair JudgePhysiology Research Symposium
2012 to 2012 Science Fair JudgeUT Health Science Center
2011 to 2012 Sergeant at ArmsAlamo Regional Academy of Science and Engineering Science Fair
2011 to 2011 Special Awards JudgeStudent Government Association
2009 to 2011Alamo Regional Academy of Science and Engineering Science Fair
2009 to 2011University of Texas Health Science Center
Jun 2010 to Aug 2010Student Government Association
2010 to 2010 SecretaryUTHSCSA Women's Faculty Association
2010 to 2010 Special Awards JudgeLibrary Committee
2009 to 2010 GSBS Student RepresentativeCommunity Service Committee member 2009 to 2009Junior Awards Judge 2009 to 2009Schreiner University
Mar 2008 to May 2008 General Chemistry Laboratory Instructor 1301Plaza on the River Rehabilitation Center Kerrville, TX 2005 to 2008 Weekend Charge NurseRiverview Nursing and Rehabilitation Boerne, TX 2003 to 2005 Staff Coordinator and Floor NurseNix Healthcare System San Antonio, TX 2000 to 2003 Staff Nurse
Education:
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Sep 2013 PhD in PhysiologySchreiner University Kerrville, TX 2007 Ph.D. in BiochemistrySchreiner University Kerrville, TX 1999 Vocational in Nursing
- San Antonio TX, US Jose E. Cavazos - San Antonio TX, US Michael R. Girouard - Shavano Park TX, US Jonathan J. Halford - Mount Pleasant SC, US Luke E. Whitmire - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/04 A61B 5/0488 A61B 5/00
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for detecting and characterizing seizures are described. In some embodiments, the methods and apparatuses include collecting an EEG signal and selecting or filtering the signal in order to increase a prevalence of a part of said EEG signal derived from activation of muscle. In some embodiments, one or more EEG signals may be analyzed with one or more algorithms designed to detect muscle components of the signal in order to perform seizure semiology and/or to differentiate detected seizures based on type.
- San Antonio TX, US Damon P. Cardenas - San Antonio TX, US Luke E. Whitmire - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/04 A61B 5/0488 A61B 5/00 A61B 5/11
Abstract:
Methods and systems are described for detecting and classifying seizure-related events. In some embodiments, the methods and systems herein may include adjustment of one or more threshold settings used for seizure detection in order to improve sensitivity and/or battery performance of a mobile EMG detection unit.
Method And Apparatus For Detecting And Classifying Seizure Activity
- San Antonio TX, US Luke E. Whitmire - San Antonio TX, US Jose E. Cavazos - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/00 A61B 5/0488
Abstract:
A method of monitoring a patient for seizure activity may include monitoring the patient by collecting an electromyography signal, determining features of the signal using wavelet analysis and inputting determined feature values into a neural network trained to detect seizure activity. Related apparatuses are also described.
Method Of Monitoring A Patient For Seizure Activity
- San Antonio TX, US Luke E. Whitmire - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/00
Abstract:
A method of monitoring a patient for seizure activity may include detecting portions of elevated electromyography signal amplitude and analyzing whether the elevations meet one or characteristics of either an epileptic seizure or non-epileptic psychogenic event.
Systems And Methods For Characterization Of Seizures
- San Antonio TX, US Jose E. Cavazos - San Antonio TX, US Michael R. Girouard - San Antonio TX, US Jonathan J. Halford - Mount Pleasant SC, US Luke E. Whitmire - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/04 A61B 5/0488 A61B 5/00 A61B 5/00
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described for detecting and characterizing seizures or seizure-related events. The methods herein may include determining magnitude and/or scaled magnitude data for each of at least one high and low frequency group of signals. Based on the determined magnitudes and/or scaled magnitude data, seizures or seizure-related events may be characterized.
Method Of Monitoring A Patient For Seizure Activity And Evaluating Seizure Risk
- San Antonio TX, US Jose E. Cavazos - San Antonio TX, US Luke E. Whitmire - San Antonio TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/00 A61B 5/04 A61B 5/0488
Abstract:
Patients afflicted by a seizure may be monitored for the presence of post-ictal motor manifestations that may indicate that the patient is at heightened risk of adverse effects of a seizure, including, for example, risk of sudden explained death in epilepsy. If the patient is deemed to be at risk of experiencing adverse effects of a seizure, one or more system responses may be initiated as appropriate for the at-risk patient.