Neuromodulation is technology that acts directly upon nerves. It is altering or modulating nerve activity by delivering electrical impulses directly to a target area. Neuromodulation can be life changing and enhance the quality of life in individuals who suffer severe chronic neurological conditions such as persistent pain; spinal injury; spasticity; movement disorders; epilepsy; Parkinson’s disease, tremors and stroke.
Neuromodulations Therapies offered in Hawaii:
Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) – Epilepsy, Str oke Recovery
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) – Parkinson’s disease & Epilepsy
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) – Failed Back Surgery, MS, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Painful Neuropathy or Plexopathy
Neuromodulation Research Modalities in Hawaii
Brain Computer Interface (BCI) & Neural Network Research Lab.
Neurotechnology & AI (Artificial Intelligence) Research Lab.
Hawaii Center for Neuromodulation at Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience in collaboration other neuromodulations centers in US as well as experts in neurology, neurosurgery, biomedical engineering, neuroradiology, international partners work together to provide cutting edge neuromodulation therapies to patients in Hawaii who could benefit from them and also conduct active research to advance understanding of how neuromodulation can drive “bench to bedside” translational science to benefit patients in Hawaii and worldwide suffering from chronic refractory neurological conditions.
Center for Neuromodulation is directed by Kore Kai Liow, MD, Neurologist and Clinical Professor of Medicine (Neurology), University of Hawaii John Burns School of Medicine who has successfully implanted over 300 patients with neuromodulation devices over the last 25 years and have seen how they positively changed their lives. He works and collaborates with a team of neuroscience specialists including neurologists, pain specialists, neurosurgeons, neurorehabilitation specialists to choose the right treatment plan, which may include medications and counselling, based on individual patient’s needs and medical situation.
Center for Neuromodulation is conducting multidisciplinary clinic at either
Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience – HONOLULU (St Francis Liliha) or
Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience – WEST OAHU (Waikele)
Clinic Call/text (808) 261-4476, Research (808) 564-6141
Neurology
Neuroscience Chair
Director, Memory Disorders Center, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Neuro COVID Clinic, Center for Neuromodulation, Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience
Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Center, BRITL (Brain Research, Innovation & Translation Labs) BCI (Brain Computer Interface) & Brain Mapping Lab
Clinical Professor of Medicine (Neurology), Graduate Faculty, Clinical & Translational Research, University of Hawai`i John A. Burns School of Medicine
Our team is committed to reducing the disparity in health status of its racial and ethnic minority, rural, low-income, and other underserved populations. We have therefore focused our efforts in caring for underserved, minority, diverse patient populations. Click to review our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and work undertaken by Center for Neuroscience Diversity especially for the Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Population (AANHPI).
