Adjunct Faculty
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Adjunct rank detailsNicolas Gaspard, PhD
Assistant Professor AdjunctAbout
Research
Publications
2026
New‐onset refractory status epilepticus/febrile infection‐related epilepsy syndrome centers of excellence: A framework for coordinated care, research, and improved outcomes
Eschbach K, Fisher K, Haider H, Casas D, Gaspard N, Gilmore E, Gofton T, Gopaul M, Hirsch L, Muscal E, Riviello J, Sheikh Z, Stredny C, Taraschenko O, Wickström R, Wong N, Lai Y. New‐onset refractory status epilepticus/febrile infection‐related epilepsy syndrome centers of excellence: A framework for coordinated care, research, and improved outcomes. Epilepsia 2026 PMID: 42257690, DOI: 10.1002/epi.70338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEEG functional connectivity methods for seizure-related disorders
Cottin L, Damien C, Anzalone L, Aeby A, Gaspard N, Nonclercq A. EEG functional connectivity methods for seizure-related disorders. NeuroImage 2026, 338: 122020. PMID: 42252041, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2026.122020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSeizure-related disordersNetwork featuresAcutely ill adultsCentro-temporal spikesSelf-limited focal epilepsiesEEG connectivity analysisPipeline designEEG functional connectivitySub-groupsFocal epilepsyClinical translationSuperior performanceIll adultsCognitive regressionEEG dataClinical practiceSeizure occurrenceLogistic regressionCohortNeurological disordersClinical contextDisordersNetworkOptimization approachConnectivity analysisReply to: Calibration, generalization, and explainability: AI challenges behind bedside EEG prognostication
van Putten M, Gaspard N, Tjepkema-Cloostermans M. Reply to: Calibration, generalization, and explainability: AI challenges behind bedside EEG prognostication. Resuscitation 2026, 224: 111145. PMID: 42173426, DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchContinuous Versus Short EEG After Ischemic Stroke: What cEEG Adds for Detecting Abnormalities and Predicting Post‐Stroke Epilepsy
Schubert K, Dasari V, Tatillo C, Naeije G, Beniczky S, Bentes C, Galovic M, Gaspard N, Punia V. Continuous Versus Short EEG After Ischemic Stroke: What cEEG Adds for Detecting Abnormalities and Predicting Post‐Stroke Epilepsy. Annals Of Neurology 2026 PMID: 42144833, DOI: 10.1002/ana.78251.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology SocietyPrognostic valueSubdistribution hazard ratiosNet reclassification improvementPost-stroke epilepsyElectrographic seizuresOdds ratioMedian Follow-UpIncremental diagnostic yieldAcute symptomatic seizuresCompeting-risks regressionConfidence intervalsInterictal epileptiform dischargesDetection of interictal epileptiform dischargesPredictors of post-stroke epilepsyDiagnostic yieldEEG findingsEpileptiform abnormalitiesSymptomatic seizuresEpileptiform activityEpileptiform dischargesC-indexFollow-upHazard ratioCEEGComplication burden during status epilepticus and long-term mortality
Nazhaeva M, Damien C, Kämppi L, Roberg L, Monson O, Gaspard N, Beier C. Complication burden during status epilepticus and long-term mortality. Seizure 2026, 139: 193-202. PMID: 42166930, DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2026.05.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIn-Hospital MortalityAssociated with in-hospital mortalityRenal complicationsStatus epilepticusMultivariate analysisComplication burdenRetrospective multicenter cohort studyAssociated with treatment responseLog-rank testComplication-related mortalityMulticenter cohort studyLong-term mortalityPredictors of mortalityLong-term survivalOdense University HospitalSE durationAdult patientsTreatment responseCombined cohortErasme HospitalIn-HospitalCohort studyComplicationsFunctional outcomesUniversity HospitalInsights into New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) from biorepository-based studies
Hanin A, Gopaul M, Navarro V, Gaspard N, Hirsch L. Insights into New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) from biorepository-based studies. Seminars In Pediatric Neurology 2026, 101296. DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2026.101296.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNew-onset refractory status epilepticusRefractory status epilepticusFebrile infection-related epilepsy syndromeStatus epilepticusCryptogenic new-onset refractory status epilepticusOccurrence of refractory status epilepticusPersonalized treatmentDevelopment of personalized treatmentsImmune dysfunctionNeuronal excitabilityNew-onsetClinical outcomesClinical dataHealthy childrenPrognostic biomarkerClinical conditionsInflammatory pathwaysEpilepsy syndromesEpilepticusIllness 1PatientsDevelopment of guidelinesTreatmentBiorepositorySyndromeDeepCRI: real-time EEG-based prognostication after cardiac arrest
van Putten M, Keijzer H, Hofmeijer J, Buscher-Jungerhans P, Gaspard N, Caroyer S, Beishuizen A, Tjepkema-Cloostermans M. DeepCRI: real-time EEG-based prognostication after cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2026, 224: 111102. PMID: 42000027, DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2026.111102.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiac arrestValidation cohortGood outcomePoor outcomeComatose patientsPrediction of neurological outcomeAccurate prediction of neurologic outcomeExternal validation cohortInternal validation cohortPoor outcome predictionPost Hoc AnalysisNeurological outcomeClinical promisePatientsHoc AnalysisHigh-confidence evidenceIntensive care decisionsArrestPrognosticationOutcomesCohortPrognostic trajectoriesGray zoneDeep learning systemEMG artifactsConsciousness Monitoring and Outcome Prediction Using EEG Connectivity in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.
Anzalone L, Deschamps M, Cottin L, Caroyer S, Damien C, De Maeseneire C, Depondt C, Legros B, Nonclercq A, Gaspard N. Consciousness Monitoring and Outcome Prediction Using EEG Connectivity in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal Of Neurotrauma 2026, 8977151261442469. PMID: 41963278, DOI: 10.1177/08977151261442469.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchArea under the receiver operating characteristic curveSevere traumatic brain injuryTraumatic brain injuryContinuous EEGAcute phaseNeurological prognosticationICU dischargePredictive valuePrediction of awakeningLong-term functional outcomeClinically relevant predictive valuesAcute phase of severe traumatic brain injuryContinuous EEG monitoringPrognostication of patientsLong-term outcomesReceiver operating characteristic curveBrain injuryEEG featuresOperating characteristics curvePost-traumatic comaSelf-Fulfilling ProphecyAssociated with awakeningClinical predictorsAnalysis of clinical trialsPrognostic informationElectroencephalography in stroke Care: From acute monitoring to Post-Stroke epilepsy
Leclercq V, Gaspard N. Electroencephalography in stroke Care: From acute monitoring to Post-Stroke epilepsy. Clinical Neurophysiology Practice 2026, 11: 308-320. PMID: 42021787, PMCID: PMC13098348, DOI: 10.1016/j.cnp.2026.04.002.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsPost-stroke epilepsyStatus epilepticusAntiseizure medicationsQuantitative EEGDetection of nonconvulsive seizuresAssociated with adverse outcomesPeriodic EEG patternsLack of standardized strategiesOutcome-related dataAlpha-delta ratioRoutine clinical practiceRisk of post-stroke epilepsyEpileptiform abnormalitiesMulticenter trialPrognostic informationNonconvulsive seizuresAcute seizuresContinuous EEGAdverse outcomesEEG patternsImpaired consciousnessAcute phaseContinuous electroencephalographyFunctional recoveryRisk scoreAdded Prognostic Value of EEG Reactivity in Comatose Patients Following Cardiac Arrest
Caroyer S, Obrecht M, de Maeseneire C, Damien C, Depondt C, Ferlini L, Rikir E, Annoni F, Taccone F, Mavroudakis N, Legros B, Gaspard N. Added Prognostic Value of EEG Reactivity in Comatose Patients Following Cardiac Arrest. Annals Of Clinical And Translational Neurology 2026 PMID: 41937627, DOI: 10.1002/acn3.70388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProspective observational cohort studyPrognostic valueEEG reactivityFavorable outcomePrognostic performanceComatose post-cardiac arrest patientsTemperature managementPost-cardiac arrest patientsEEG backgroundArrest patientsPrognostic accuracyCardiac arrestEEG monitoringMultimodal prognosticationComatose patientsReactivity testsAcademic centersPatientsConsensus criteriaStimulation protocolsLikelihood ratioEEGCPC 1OutcomesPrognostication