Stephen R Schaefer

Title: Stephen R. Schaefer and Functional Brain Mapping

Introduction

Stephen R. Schaefer is an inventor based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His patent work concerns methods for mapping functionally related brain regions using resting-state functional MRI data.

Latest Patents

The supplied information identifies one patent for Schaefer: “Generating Functional Brain Mappings and Accompanying Reference Information.” The method receives a structural brain image and a time series of three-dimensional resting-state functional MRI frames. It identifies groupings of functionally connected voxels and overlays a functional connectivity map on the structural image. Spontaneous brain activity associated with voxels in each grouping is time-correlated with activity in other voxels in that grouping. The method also generates a reference location map for a predefined resting-state network, with reference information intended to help users identify the network represented by the functional connectivity map. Schaefer is credited with 1 patent in the information provided.

Career Highlights

Schaefer’s listed invention applies brain-imaging data analysis to the identification and interpretation of resting-state networks. The supplied information associates him with Sora Neuroscience, Inc.

Collaborations

Connor J. Burns is identified as Schaefer’s coworker. The information provided does not specify their roles or describe particular joint projects.

Conclusion

Stephen R. Schaefer’s listed patent focuses on combining resting-state functional MRI analysis with reference information to support the mapping and identification of functionally connected brain networks.