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Robert Butera

  • Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory
    Adjunct Professor
  • robert.john.butera@emory.edu

Research

Publications

  • Outcome measures in pediatric chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy.
    Muscle Nerve Volume: 69 Page(s): 580 - 587
    05/01/2024 Authors: Guttikonda A; Ahmad G; Goyal P; Xiang Y; Johnson LM; Gillespie S; Carvell KT; Butera R; Verma S
  • Cingulate dynamics track depression recovery with deep brain stimulation.
    Nature Volume: 622 Page(s): 130 - 138
    10/01/2023 Authors: Alagapan S; Choi KS; Heisig S; Riva-Posse P; Crowell A; Tiruvadi V; Obatusin M; Veerakumar A; Waters AC; Gross RE
  • Mitigating Mismatch Compression in Differential Local Field Potentials.
    IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng Volume: 31 Page(s): 68 - 77
    01/01/2023 Authors: Tiruvadi V; James S; Howell B; Obatusin M; Crowell A; Riva-Posse P; Gross RE; McIntyre CC; Mayberg HS; Butera R
  • DeepLabCut increases markerless tracking efficiency in X-ray video analysis of rodent locomotion.
    J Exp Biol Volume: 225
    08/15/2022 Authors: Kirkpatrick NJ; Butera RJ; Chang Y-H
  • Dynamic Oscillations Evoked by Subcallosal Cingulate Deep Brain Stimulation.
    Front Neurosci Volume: 16 Page(s): 768355
    01/01/2022 Authors: Tiruvadi V; Choi KS; Gross RE; Butera R; Jirsa V; Mayberg H
  • Core Competencies for Undergraduates in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: Findings, Consequences, and Recommendations.
    Ann Biomed Eng Volume: 48 Page(s): 905 - 912
    03/01/2020 Authors: White JA; Gaver DP; Butera RJ; Choi B; Dunlop MJ; Grande-Allen KJ; Grosberg A; Hitchcock RW; Huang-Saad AY; Kotche M
  • Challenges associated with nerve conduction block using kilohertz electrical stimulation.
    J Neural Eng Volume: 15 Page(s): 031002
    06/01/2018 Authors: Patel YA; Butera RJ
  • Kilohertz Electrical Stimulation Nerve Conduction Block: Effects of Electrode Material.
    IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng Volume: 26 Page(s): 11 - 17
    01/01/2018 Authors: Patel YA; Kim BS; Butera RJ
  • Kilohertz Electrical Stimulation Nerve Conduction Block: Effects of Electrode Surface Area.
    IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng Volume: 25 Page(s): 1906 - 1916
    10/01/2017 Authors: Patel YA; Kim BS; Rountree WS; Butera RJ
  • Corrigendum: Kilohertz frequency nerve block enhances anti-inflammatory effects of vagus nerve stimulation.
    Sci Rep Volume: 7 Page(s): 46848
    06/07/2017 Authors: Patel YA; Saxena T; Bellamkonda RV; Butera RJ
  • Hard real-time closed-loop electrophysiology with the Real-Time eXperiment Interface (RTXI).
    PLoS Comput Biol Volume: 13 Page(s): e1005430
    05/01/2017 Authors: Patel YA; George A; Dorval AD; White JA; Christini DJ; Butera RJ
  • Kilohertz frequency nerve block enhances anti-inflammatory effects of vagus nerve stimulation.
    Sci Rep Volume: 7 Page(s): 39810
    01/05/2017 Authors: Patel YA; Saxena T; Bellamkonda RV; Butera RJ
  • Stochastic slowly adapting ionic currents may provide a decorrelation mechanism for neural oscillators by causing wander in the intrinsic period.
    J Neurophysiol Volume: 116 Page(s): 1189 - 1198
    09/01/2016 Authors: Norman SE; Butera RJ; Canavier CC
  • Microneedle cuff electrodes for extrafascicular peripheral nerve interfacing.
    Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc Volume: 2016 Page(s): 1741 - 1744
    08/01/2016 Authors: Patel YA; Willsie A; Clements IP; Aguilar R; Rajaraman S; Butera RJ
  • Microneedle cuff electrodes for extrafascicular peripheral nerve interfacing.
    Volume: 2016 Page(s): 1741 - 1744
    08/01/2016 Authors: Patel YA; Willsie A; Clements IP; Aguilar R; Rajaraman S; Butera RJ; Patel YA; Willsie A; Clements IP; Aguilar R
  • Neuronal Synchronization with Acute Deep Brain Stimulation of Subcallosal Cingulate White Matter in Treatment Resistant Depression
    Volume: 79 Page(s): 155S - 155S
    05/01/2016 Authors: Tiruvadi V; Riva-Posse P; Crowell A; Veerakumar A; Waters A; Butera R; Gross R; Mayberg H
  • Neural Modulation of Liver Function to Regulate Lipid and Glucose Metabolism
    Volume: 30
    04/01/2016 Authors: Patel YA; Butera RJ
  • Differential fiber-specific block of nerve conduction in mammalian peripheral nerves using kilohertz electrical stimulation.
    J Neurophysiol Volume: 113 Page(s): 3923 - 3929
    06/01/2015 Authors: Patel YA; Butera RJ
  • Slow noise in the period of a biological oscillator underlies gradual trends and abrupt transitions in phasic relationships in hybrid neural networks.
    PLoS Comput Biol Volume: 10 Page(s): e1003622
    05/01/2014 Authors: Thounaojam US; Cui J; Norman SE; Butera RJ; Canavier CC
  • Dynamic clamp in cardiac and neuronal systems using RTXI.
    Volume: 1183 Page(s): 327 - 354
    01/01/2014 Authors: Ortega FA; Butera RJ; Christini DJ; White JA; Dorval AD
  • Electrical polarization of titanium surfaces for the enhancement of osteoblast differentiation.
    Bioelectromagnetics Volume: 34 Page(s): 599 - 612
    12/01/2013 Authors: Gittens RA; Olivares-Navarrete R; Rettew R; Butera RJ; Alamgir FM; Boyan BD; Schwartz Z
  • Contentious problems in bioscience and biotechnology: a pilot study of an approach to ethics education.
    Sci Eng Ethics Volume: 19 Page(s): 653 - 668
    06/01/2013 Authors: Berry RM; Borenstein J; Butera RJ
  • Grand challenges in interfacing engineering with life sciences and medicine.
    IEEE Trans Biomed Eng Volume: 60 Page(s): 589 - 598
    03/01/2013 Authors: He B; Baird R; Butera R; Datta A; George S; Hecht B; Hero A; Lazzi G; Lee RC; Liang J
  • Dynamics of neuromodulatory feedback determines frequency modulation in a reduced respiratory network: a computational study.
    Respir Physiol Neurobiol Volume: 185 Page(s): 582 - 592
    02/01/2013 Authors: Toporikova N; Butera RJ
  • Conflicting effects of excitatory synaptic and electric coupling on the dynamics of square-wave bursters.
    J Comput Neurosci Volume: 31 Page(s): 701 - 711
    11/01/2011 Authors: Toporikova N; Tsao T-H; Wright TM; Butera RJ
  • High-frequency stimulation selectively blocks different types of fibers in frog sciatic nerve.
    IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng Volume: 19 Page(s): 550 - 557
    10/01/2011 Authors: Joseph L; Butera RJ
  • Two types of independent bursting mechanisms in inspiratory neurons: an integrative model.
    J Comput Neurosci Volume: 30 Page(s): 515 - 528
    06/01/2011 Authors: Toporikova N; Butera RJ
  • Synaptic and intrinsic determinants of the phase resetting curve for weak coupling.
    J Comput Neurosci Volume: 30 Page(s): 373 - 390
    04/01/2011 Authors: Achuthan S; Butera RJ; Canavier CC
  • Effects of heterogeneity in synaptic conductance between weakly coupled identical neurons.
    J Comput Neurosci Volume: 30 Page(s): 455 - 469
    04/01/2011 Authors: Bradley PJ; Wiesenfeld K; Butera RJ
  • Mechanism, dynamics, and biological existence of multistability in a large class of bursting neurons.
    Chaos Volume: 20 Page(s): 023118
    06/01/2010 Authors: Newman JP; Butera RJ
  • Real-time experiment interface for biological control applications.
    Volume: 2010 Page(s): 4160 - 4163
    01/01/2010 Authors: Lin RJ; Bettencourt J; Wha Ite J; Christini DJ; Butera RJ
  • Unmyelinated Aplysia nerves exhibit a nonmonotonic blocking response to high-frequency stimulation.
    IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng Volume: 17 Page(s): 537 - 544
    12/01/2009 Authors: Joseph L; Butera RJ
  • Bioimpedance modeling to monitor astrocytic response to chronically implanted electrodes.
    J Neural Eng Volume: 6 Page(s): 055005
    10/01/2009 Authors: McConnell GC; Butera RJ; Bellamkonda RV
  • Stable funding is key.
    Science Volume: 325 Page(s): 1499
    09/18/2009 Authors: Butera RJ
  • Functional phase response curves: a method for understanding synchronization of adapting neurons.
    J Neurophysiol Volume: 102 Page(s): 387 - 398
    07/01/2009 Authors: Cui J; Canavier CC; Butera RJ
  • Causes of transient instabilities in the dynamic clamp.
    IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng Volume: 17 Page(s): 190 - 198
    04/01/2009 Authors: Preyer AJ; Butera RJ
  • Sequential optimal design of neurophysiology experiments.
    Neural Comput Volume: 21 Page(s): 619 - 687
    08/01/1995 Authors: Lewi J; Butera R; Paninski L
  • Computational model of TASK channels and PKC-pathway dependent serotonergic modulatory effects in respiratory-related neurons.
    Volume: 605 Page(s): 382 - 386
    01/01/2008 Authors: Tsao T-HB; Butera RJ
  • Intrinsic bursters increase the robustness of rhythm generation in an excitatory network.
    J Neurophysiol Volume: 97 Page(s): 1515 - 1526
    02/01/2007 Authors: Purvis LK; Smith JC; Koizumi H; Butera RJ
  • A comparative analysis of multi-conductance neuronal models in silico.
    Biol Cybern Volume: 96 Page(s): 181 - 194
    02/01/2007 Authors: DeWeerth SP; Reid MS; Brown EA; Butera RJ
  • Conduction block induced by high frequency AC stimulation in unmyelinated nerves.
    Volume: 2007 Page(s): 1719 - 1722
    01/01/2007 Authors: Joseph L; Haeffele BD; Butera RJ
  • The effect of residual electrode resistance and sampling delay on transient instability in the dynamic clamp system.
    Volume: 2007 Page(s): 430 - 433
    01/01/2007 Authors: Preyer AJ; Butera RJ
  • Bursting without slow kinetics: a role for a small world?
    Neural Comput Volume: 18 Page(s): 2029 - 2035
    09/01/2006 Authors: Shao J; Tsao T-H; Butera R
  • Serotonergic enhancement of a 4-AP-sensitive current mediates the synaptic depression phase of spike timing-dependent neuromodulation.
    J Neurosci Volume: 26 Page(s): 2010 - 2021
    02/15/2006 Authors: Sakurai A; Darghouth NR; Butera RJ; Katz PS
  • Efficient model-based design of neurophysiological experiments.
    Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc Volume: 2006 Page(s): 599 - 602
    01/01/2006 Authors: Lewi J; Butera R; Paninski L
  • Efficient model-based design of neurophysiological experiments
    Page(s): 2855 - +
    01/01/2006 Authors: Lewi J; Butera R; Paninski L
  • Significance of pacemaker vs. non-pacemaker neurons in an excitatory rhythmic network
    Page(s): 4701 - +
    01/01/2006 Authors: Purvis LK; Wright TM; Smith JC; Butera RJ
  • Significance of pacemaker vs. non-pacemaker neurons in an excitatory rhythmic network.
    Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc Volume: 2006 Page(s): 607 - 608
    01/01/2006 Authors: Purvis LK; Wright TM; Smith JC; Butera RJ
  • Oscillations in a simple neuromechanical system: underlying mechanisms.
    J Comput Neurosci Volume: 19 Page(s): 181 - 197
    10/01/2005 Authors: Sekerli M; Butera RJ
  • Neuronal oscillators in aplysia californica that demonstrate weak coupling in vitro.
    Phys Rev Lett Volume: 95 Page(s): 138103
    09/23/2005 Authors: Preyer AJ; Butera RJ
  • Ionic current model of a hypoglossal motoneuron.
    J Neurophysiol Volume: 93 Page(s): 723 - 733
    02/01/2005 Authors: Purvis LK; Butera RJ
  • Genetic algorithm for optimization and specification of a neuron model.
    Volume: 2005 Page(s): 4321 - 4323
    01/01/2005 Authors: Gerken W; Purvis L; Butera R
  • Weak phase-resetting in neural oscillators.
    Volume: 2005 Page(s): 4324 - 4326
    01/01/2005 Authors: Butera R; Preyer A
  • A simple model of dynamic interactions between respiratory centers.
    Volume: 2005 Page(s): 5840 - 5842
    01/01/2005 Authors: Joseph IMP; Butera RJ
  • Analysis of real-time numerical integration methods applied to dynamic clamp experiments.
    J Neural Eng Volume: 1 Page(s): 187 - 194
    12/01/2004 Authors: Butera RJ; McCarthy ML
  • Estimating action potential thresholds from neuronal time-series: new metrics and evaluation of methodologies.
    IEEE Trans Biomed Eng Volume: 51 Page(s): 1665 - 1672
    09/01/2004 Authors: Sekerli M; Del Negro CA; Lee RH; Butera RJ
  • MRCI: a flexible real-time dynamic clamp system for electrophysiology experiments.
    J Neurosci Methods Volume: 132 Page(s): 109 - 123
    01/30/2004 Authors: Raikov I; Preyer A; Butera RJ
  • An implementation of a simple neuron model in field programmable analog arrays.
    Volume: 2004 Page(s): 4564 - 4567
    01/01/2004 Authors: Sekerli M; Butera RJ
  • Hybrid integrate-and-fire model of a bursting neuron.
    Neural Comput Volume: 15 Page(s): 2843 - 2862
    12/01/2003 Authors: Breen BJ; Gerken WC; Butera RJ
  • Fundamentals of aggregation in concentrated dispersions: fiber-optic quasielastic light scattering and linear viscoelastic measurements.
    Volume: 123 Page(s): 369 - 383
    01/01/2003 Authors: Elliott SL; Butera RJ; Hanus LH; Wagner NJ
  • Persistent sodium current, membrane properties and bursting behavior of pre-btzinger complex inspiratory neurons in vitro.
    J Neurophysiol Volume: 88 Page(s): 2242 - 2250
    11/01/2002 Authors: Del Negro CA; Koshiya N; Butera RJ; Smith JC
  • Relaxation and microstructure in concentrated aggregated dispersions.
    Volume: 224 Page(s): U528 - U528
    08/18/2002 Authors: Butera RJ; Elliott SL
  • A new strategy for the preparation of supramolecular neutral hydrogels.
    Biomacromolecules Volume: 3 Page(s): 272 - 279
    01/01/2002 Authors: Percec V; Bera TK; Butera RJ
  • Periodicity, mixed-mode oscillations, and quasiperiodicity in a rhythm-generating neural network.
    Biophys J Volume: 82 Page(s): 206 - 214
    01/01/2002 Authors: Del Negro CA; Wilson CG; Butera RJ; Rigatto H; Smith JC
  • A methodology for achieving high-speed rates for artificial conductance injection in electrically excitable biological cells.
    IEEE Trans Biomed Eng Volume: 48 Page(s): 1460 - 1470
    12/01/2001 Authors: Butera RJ; Wilson CG; Delnegro CA; Smith JC
  • Models of respiratory rhythm generation in the pre-Btzinger complex. III. Experimental tests of model predictions.
    J Neurophysiol Volume: 86 Page(s): 59 - 74
    07/01/2001 Authors: Del Negro CA; Johnson SM; Butera RJ; Smith JC
  • Interfacing computer models with real neurons: respiratory "cyberneurons" created with the dynamic clamp.
    Volume: 499 Page(s): 119 - 124
    01/01/2001 Authors: Wilson CG; Butera RJ; Del Negro CA; Rinzel J; Smith JC
  • Unstable breathing rhythms and quasiperiodicity in the pre-Btzinger complex.
    Volume: 499 Page(s): 133 - 138
    01/01/2001 Authors: Del Negro CA; Wilson CG; Butera RJ; Koshiya N; Johnson SM; Smith JC
  • Workshop on modeling in the 21st century: an executive summary.
    Volume: 499 Page(s): 9 - 14
    01/01/2001
  • Respiratory rhythm generation in neonatal and adult mammals: the hybrid pacemaker-network model.
    Respir Physiol Volume: 122 Page(s): 131 - 147
    09/01/2000 Authors: Smith JC; Butera RJ; Koshiya N; Del Negro C; Wilson CG; Johnson SM
  • Models of respiratory rhythm generation in the pre-Btzinger complex. II. Populations Of coupled pacemaker neurons.
    J Neurophysiol Volume: 82 Page(s): 398 - 415
    07/01/1999 Authors: Butera RJ; Rinzel J; Smith JC
  • Models of respiratory rhythm generation in the pre-Btzinger complex. I. Bursting pacemaker neurons.
    J Neurophysiol Volume: 82 Page(s): 382 - 397
    07/01/1999 Authors: Butera RJ; Rinzel J; Smith JC
  • Role of excitatory coupling and cellular heterogeneity in respiratory rhythm generation in the pre-Botzinger complex
    Volume: 13 Page(s): A492 - A492
    03/12/1999 Authors: Butera RJ; Johnson SM; Trouth CO; Rinzel J; Smith JC
  • Implementation of a fast dynamic clamp using real time linux
    Volume: 13 Page(s): A424 - A424
    03/12/1999 Authors: Butera RJ; Wilson CG; Rinzel J; Smith JC
  • A mathematical criterion based on phase response curves for stability in a ring of coupled oscillators.
    Biol Cybern Volume: 80 Page(s): 11 - 23
    01/01/1999 Authors: Dror RO; Canavier CC; Butera RJ; Clark JW; Byrne JH
  • Multirhythmic bursting.
    Chaos Volume: 8 Page(s): 274 - 284
    03/01/1998 Authors: Butera RJ
  • Novel frequency control in a population of bursting neurons with excitatory synaptic coupling
    Page(s): 331 - 336
    01/01/1998 Authors: Butera RJ; Rinzel J; Smith JC
  • Phase response characteristics of model neurons determine which patterns are expressed in a ring circuit model of gait generation.
    Biol Cybern Volume: 77 Page(s): 367 - 380
    12/01/1997 Authors: Canavier CC; Butera RJ; Dror RO; Baxter DA; Clark JW; Byrne JH
  • Phase sensitivity and entrainment in a modeled bursting neuron.
    Biophys J Volume: 72 Page(s): 579 - 594
    02/01/1997 Authors: Demir SS; Butera RJ; DeFranceschi AA; Clark JW; Byrne JH
  • Formation of a Highly Ordered Colloidal Microstructure upon Flow Cessation from High Shear Rates.
    Phys Rev Lett Volume: 77 Page(s): 2117 - 2120
    09/02/1996 Authors: Butera RJ; Wolfe MS; Bender J; Wagner NJ
  • Dissection and reduction of a modeled bursting neuron.
    J Comput Neurosci Volume: 3 Page(s): 199 - 223
    09/01/1996 Authors: Butera RJ; Clark JW; Byrne JH
  • Analysis of the effects of modulatory agents on a modeled bursting neuron: Dynamic interactions between voltage and calcium dependent systems (vol 2, pg 32, 1995)
    JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE Volume: 3 Page(s): 265 - 265
    09/01/1996 Authors: Butera RJ
  • Shear thickening in an electrostatically stabilized colloidal suspension relaxation from the shear thickened state
    Volume: 212 Page(s): 300 - PMSE
    08/25/1996 Authors: Butera RJ; Wolfe MS; Bender JW; Wagner NJ
  • Analysis of the effects of modulatory agents on a modeled bursting neuron: Dynamic interactions between voltage and calcium dependent systems (vol 2, pg 19, 1995)
    JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE Volume: 3 Page(s): 83 - 83
    03/01/1996 Authors: Butera RJ; Clark JW; Canavier CC; Baxter DA; Byrne JH
  • Analysis of the effects of modulatory agents on a modeled bursting neuron: dynamic interactions between voltage and calcium dependent systems.
    J Comput Neurosci Volume: 2 Page(s): 19 - 44
    03/01/1995 Authors: Butera RJ; Clark JW; Canavier CC; Baxter DA; Byrne JH
  • STRUCTURAL STUDIES OF NOVEL POLYDIYNE MATERIALS
    ACS SYMPOSIUM SERIES Volume: 337 Page(s): 25 - 43
    01/01/1987 Authors: BUTERA RJ; GRASSO RP; THAKUR MK; LANDO JB
  • PR strategies to boost the image of medical technology.
    MLO Med Lab Obs Volume: 17 Page(s): 74 - 76
    06/01/1985 Authors: Butera RJ; Southerland AR
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