RWN #14: EEG Neurofeedback w/ Dr. Joel Lubar

Dr. Joel Lubar received his B.S. and Ph.D. from the Division of the Biological Sciences and Department of Biopsychology at the University of Chicago. He has published more than 85 papers, numerous book chapters, as well as eight books in the areas of Neuroscience and Applied Psychophysiology. Since 1979 he has been co-director of the Southeastern Neurofeedback Institute Inc., in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Lubar has presented his research at many workshops in Europe, South America, Canada, Israel, Australia and to many State and National meetings of Biofeedback Organizations.

Dr. Lubar was responsible for developing the use of EEG Biofeedback (Neurofeedback) as a treatment modality for children, adolescents, and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, starting with his controlled studies in the mid-1970's. This application of Neurofeedback is now becoming widespread in clinics and schools throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, Israel, Europe and Mexico. Currently, more than 1500 health care organizations are using the EEG biofeedback protocols that Dr. Lubar has developed.

On the 14th edition of the Roscoe's Wetsuit Podcast I talk with Dr. Lubar about the advances in LORETA neuroimaging, the biological and chemical mechanisms of neurofeedback, and the future of neurotechnologies that have the power to radically shape fields from neurodegerative disease treatment to peak performance to traumatic brain injuries (TBI's).