Curry Technology Advances Epilepsy Treatment at Hoag
Thanks to generous donor support, Hoag is advancing the precision of epilepsy care.
Hoag’s Epilepsy Program at the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute is taking a major step forward with the upcoming integration of CURRY software, a powerful tool that helps pinpoint where seizures originate in the brain. In complex cases—especially when traditional MRI scans don’t reveal a clear problem—neurologists rely on EEG readings to track abnormal brain activity. “CURRY enables us to use advanced computational models to pinpoint the most likely seizure onset zones for surgical treatment,” explains David Millett, MD, PhD, co-medical director of Hoag’s Epilepsy Program. It’s like a high-tech GPS guiding doctors to the right location.
This technology is particularly valuable when planning epilepsy surgery. Without CURRY, specialists rely on instinct and experience to determine where to place monitoring electrodes in the brain. Now, CURRY generates a 3D model of each patient’s brain, helping doctors visualize potential seizure zones with far greater accuracy. As James Park, DO, co-medical director of Hoag’s Epilepsy Program, explains, “By identifying additional targets with greater accuracy,
we can improve the chances of seizure freedom, enhancing patients’ quality of life.”
