EGI 256 Channel HD-EEG System Installed at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Published on 05/11/2025

EGI 256 Channel HD-EEG System Installed at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Expanding neuroscience research capacity in Chile’s Lake District

Dr Trey Avery, PhD, (EGI VP of Sales) recently returned from Chile after successfully installing the EGI 256-Channel High-Density EEG (HD-EEG) System at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Campus Villarrica). This installation marks a significant milestone in expanding advanced neuroscience research infrastructure beyond the country’s metropolitan areas.

Collaboration with the Longkontukun Dungu Lab

Dr. Avery worked closely with Dr. Dayna Moya and the team at the Longkontukun Dungu Lab, a newly established neuroscience laboratory dedicated to studying cognition, education, and interculturality. As the first cognitive neuroscience lab of its kind in Chile’s southern region, Longkontukun Dungu represents a pioneering effort to decentralize scientific research and bring cutting-edge technology to new communities.

“This installation provides unprecedented opportunities for studying the human mind in diverse cultural and educational contexts,” said Dr. Avery.

Installation, Training, and Research Applications

During the installation, Dr. Avery led comprehensive sessions covering:

System setup and calibration of the EGI 256-channel HD-EEG system
Hands-on training with electrode nets and amplifiers
Best practices for data interpretation in ongoing and future studies

The training equipped the Longkontukun Dungu Lab team with the skills and confidence to begin collecting high-resolution EEG data for cognitive and educational research.

Local Media Engagement

Beyond the lab, Drs. Moya and Avery were interviewed by university and Chilean media, discussing the impact of EEG technology on neuroscience and its potential to transform educational and intercultural research throughout Chile and Latin America.

A Step Forward for Neuroscience in Chile

This installation not only strengthens Chile’s capacity for advanced brain research but also reflects a growing global interest in inclusive, community-based neuroscience. With the EGI HD-EEG system now in place, the Longkontukun Dungu Lab is poised to make significant contributions to our understanding of cognition and culture in educational contexts.

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