As part of Semmelweis University, the Department of Neurology provides high-level training to medical students and specialized training for future neurologists. The curriculum emphasizes both the theoretical foundations of neurology and practical, bedside experience.
Historically, Hungarian neurologists have made significant contributions to the understanding of the human brain. The department has preserved this legacy, fostering an environment where clinical practice and academic research go hand in hand. Walking through the halls of the university, you are following in the footsteps of giants who helped map the complexities of the nervous system. neurology semmelweis
: Using unsupervised contrastive learning to extract features from individual brain waveforms for high-end Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) . As part of Semmelweis University, the Department of
In the realm of epilepsy, the department is making headlines with a revolutionary semi-invasive treatment. Researchers are developing an electrode that can be implanted under the scalp—but not penetrating the skull—to detect the electrical signals of seizures in advance and deliver targeted stimulation to prevent them. This development, led by Dr. Loránd Erőss and Dr. Anna Kelemen, offers hope for the nearly 30% of epilepsy patients who do not respond to traditional drug treatments. The center is recognized as one of the leading epilepsy research and treatment institutions in the Central European region. The department has preserved this legacy, fostering an
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: Implanting electrodes into specific brain areas (like the subthalamic nucleus) to treat movement disorders.
Systemic infections can breach the blood-brain barrier (BBB). When bacteria or viruses enter the bloodstream—frequently due to poor hygiene or unsterile clinical procedures—they can cause: