As part of the implementation of the NeurotechRI project, funded through the Horizon 2020 programme, the “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca is strengthening an advanced research ecosystem in the field of translational neuroscience by operationalizing two strategic laboratories: the qEEG Laboratory and the Eye Tracking Laboratory.
Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Anca Dana Buzoianu, Rector of the University and Project Director, and with the strategic involvement of Prof. Dr. Dafin Mureșanu – Head of Clinical Neuroscience Department, President of the European Federation of NeuroRehabilitation Societies (EFNR), and Secretary General of the Academy for Multidisciplinary Neurotraumatology (AMN) – UMF Cluj-Napoca is creating the foundation for a functional platform for integrative research, connected to the dynamics of global science.
The qEEG Laboratory, coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Livia Popa, is equipped with the only active EEG system in Romania with 128 channels and Full HD video monitoring. The use of this high-density system enables extended spatial resolution and enhanced fidelity of cerebral electrical signals. It supports brain connectivity analysis and allows integration with brain-computer interfaces (BCI), while also providing an ideal data volume for machine learning and computational medicine applications. It is therefore not only a diagnostic tool, but also a critical resource for generating predictive models in personalized medicine.
The Eye Tracking Laboratory, coordinated by Dr. Emanuel Ștefănescu, is equipped with the EyeLink 1000 Plus system, regarded as the international gold standard in eye movement research. With a sampling rate of up to 2000 Hz, it allows precise analysis of oculomotor processes, supporting the investigation of perception, visual attention, decision-making, learning, and adaptive behavior. The system allows for simultaneous integration with EEG, fMRI, and TMS, thus extending its applicability in multimodal research studies.
Through these investments, UMF Cluj-Napoca not only aligns its infrastructure with the current frontiers of scientific research but also takes an active role in shaping the future directions of neuroscience. As a member of NeurotechEU – The European University of Brain and Technology, the University contributes to an elite academic network while remaining open to other national and international collaborations, offering access to infrastructure, expertise, and innovation.
These essential components support the University’s mission to generate applicable science, clinically relevant and aligned with international standards of excellence.
