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Robert K. Shepherd

Robert K. Shepherd

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Neuroscience

D-Index
72
Citations
14940
World Ranking
2349
National Ranking
59

Overview

Robert K. Shepherd is affiliated with the University of Melbourne in Australia and has contributed extensively to research in medicine, with a strong focus on neuroscience and neural engineering. Their work spans cellular and molecular neuroscience, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, electrical and electronic engineering, and nephrology.

The primary research topics covered by Shepherd include:

  • Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
  • Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
  • Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
  • Conducting Polymers and Applications
  • Muscle Activation and Electromyography Studies
  • EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Advanced Memory and Neural Computing

Shepherd has frequently published in prominent journals with multiple articles appearing in the Journal of Neural Engineering, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, Advanced Science, Cancer Research, and Kidney International Reports.

The following recent papers authored or co-authored by Shepherd illustrate the research scope and trends:

  • "Platinum dissolution and tissue response following long-term electrical stimulation at high charge densities" (2021, Journal of Neural Engineering)
  • "Chronic intracochlear electrical stimulation at high charge densities: reducing platinum dissolution" (2020, Journal of Neural Engineering)

Co-authorship includes collaborations with researchers such as James B. Fallon, Alisha Smith, Ashley N Dalrymple, David Fuller, and Ya Lang Enke. These collaborations have contributed to various studies primarily focused on neural interfaces and electrochemical electrode characterization.

Shepherd's research explores critical aspects of electrochemical performance and biological responses related to electrodes used in neural stimulation. This includes work on conductive hydrogel electrodes and thin-film platinum-iridium alloy electrode coatings, with studies conducted both in vitro and in vivo.

Examples of related research papers involving co-authors include:

  • "Electrochemical and biological performance of chronically stimulated conductive hydrogel electrodes" (2020, Journal of Neural Engineering)
  • "Electrochemical and biological characterization of thin-film platinum-iridium alloy electrode coatings: a chronic in vivo study" (2020, Journal of Neural Engineering)

Shepherd's scientific work is situated at the intersection of medicine and engineering, emphasizing the development and characterization of neural prostheses and electrode materials. The focus on long-term implant viability and tissue response is a consistent theme throughout their publications.

Best Publications

  • Clinical Findings for a Group of Infants and Young Children with Auditory Neuropathy

    Gary Rance;David E. Beer;Barbara Cone-Wesson;Robert K. Shepherd

  • Electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve: The effect of electrode position on neural excitation

    R. K. Shepherd;S. Hatsushika;Graeme M. Clark

  • Electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve. I. Correlation of physiological responses with cochlear status.

    Robert K Shepherd;Eric Javel

  • Maturation of the cortical auditory evoked potential in infants and young children.

    Julia Louise Wunderlich;Barbara Katherine Cone-Wesson;Robert Shepherd

  • First-in-Human Trial of a Novel Suprachoroidal Retinal Prosthesis

    Lauren N Ayton;Peter J. Blamey;Robyn H. Guymer;Chi D Luu

  • Polypyrrole-coated electrodes for the delivery of charge and neurotrophins to cochlear neurons

    Rachael T Richardson;Andrew K Wise;Brianna C Thompson;Brianna O Flynn

  • Chronic electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve at high stimulus rates: A physiological and histopathological study

    Jin Xu;Robert K. Shepherd;Robert K. Shepherd;Rodney E. Millard;Rodney E. Millard;Graeme M. Clark;Graeme M. Clark

  • The University of Melbourne-Nucleus Multi-Electrode Cochlear Implant

    Clark Gm;Blamey Pj;Brown Am;Gusby Pa

  • Deafness-Induced Changes in the Auditory Pathway: Implications for Cochlear Implants

    Robert K. Shepherd;Natalie A. Hardie

  • Sensorineural hearing loss during development: morphological and physiological response of the cochlea and auditory brainstem.

    Natalie A Hardie;Robert K Shepherd

  • Electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve: II. Effect of stimulus waveshape on single fibre response properties

    Robert K. Shepherd;Eric Javel

  • Chronic depolarization enhances the trophic effects of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in rescuing auditory neurons following a sensorineural hearing loss.

    Robert K. Shepherd;Anne Coco;Stephanie B. Epp;Jeremy M. Crook

  • Visual prostheses for the blind

    Robert K. Shepherd;Mohit N. Shivdasani;Mohit N. Shivdasani;David A.X. Nayagam;David A.X. Nayagam;Christopher E. Williams;Christopher E. Williams

  • Chronic Electrical Stimulation of the Auditory Nerve in Cats: Physiological and Histopathological Results

    R. K. Shepherd;Graeme M. Clark;R. C. Black

  • Cochlear Implants and Brain Plasticity

    James B Fallon;Dexter Robert Francis Irvine;Dexter Robert Francis Irvine;Robert K Shepherd;Robert K Shepherd

  • Neurotrophins and electrical stimulation for protection and repair of spiral ganglion neurons following sensorineural hearing loss.

    Robert K. Shepherd;Anne Coco;Stephanie B. Epp

  • Effect of interphase gap and pulse duration on electrically evoked potentials is correlated with auditory nerve survival

    Pavel Prado-Guitierrez;Leonie M. Fewster;John M. Heasman;Colette M. McKay

  • Profound hearing loss in the cat following the single co-administration of kanamycin and ethacrynic acid

    Shi-Ang Xu;Robert K. Shepherd;Yin Chen;Graeme M. Clark

  • Responses of cat auditory nerve fibers to biphasic electrical current pulses

    E. Javel;Y. C. Tong;R. K. Shepherd;Graeme M. Clark

  • Electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve. III. Response initiation sites and temporal fine structure.

    Eric Javel;Robert K. Shepherd

Frequent Co-Authors

Andrew K. Wise
Andrew K. Wise Bionics Institute
Roy M. Robins-Browne
Roy M. Robins-Browne University of Melbourne
Dexter R. F. Irvine
Dexter R. F. Irvine Monash University
Yajun Wang
Yajun Wang Wenzhou University
Frank Caruso
Frank Caruso University of Melbourne
Perry F. Bartlett
Perry F. Bartlett University of Queensland
Rainer Klinke
Rainer Klinke Goethe University Frankfurt
Lindsay Aitkin
Lindsay Aitkin Monash University
David K. Ryugo
David K. Ryugo Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Erica L. Fletcher
Erica L. Fletcher University of Melbourne

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