A Symposium on the cutting edge of Applied Neuroscience
Recent developments in technology have boosted our understanding of the workings of the human brain. Neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI, MEG and TMS have in their short history transformed the science of cognition. A key question posed by both scientists and funding agencies is how this growing body of knowledge can be put to use for society. Can our scientific achievements be transformed to treatment for people with afflictions of the nervous system? In applied neuroscience scientists attempt to do just that. One field carrying great promise is that of Brain-Computer Interfacing, where neural signal from the brain is translated to commands for effectors such as a cursor in computer programs, or electrical devices such as robotic limbs or wheelchairs.|
What will be presented?In this symposium the state of the art in BCI will be presented by various leaders in the field and talented upcoming groups. Brain Computer Interfaces have been developing for some twenty years, but recent years have witnessed a surge in accomplishments. Paralyzed patients write emails and even manuscripts with the aid of EEG-based control over computer programs. Major advances have also been made with signals acquired from electrodes inserted in the cortex and surface electrodes placed on the cortical surface. Complex movements of a robotic arm were achieved using electrodes in the primate brain, and experiments have already been conducted with paralyzed patients who were fitted with needle electrodes in the motor cortex. Funding for BCI research is on a steep rise. Expectations regarding successful, commercially viable, clinical applications are high. So, where do we stand? Which BCI solutions carry the most promise? What type of electrode will yield the best results? And will it be tolerated by the human brain? Will BCI be useful for healthy users, and will achievements justify surgically implanted systems in healthy people? These questions and others will be addressed at the symposium. Speakers come from a broad variety of academic background, illustrating the multidisciplinary nature of Applied Neuroscience. |
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Who is it for?
The symposium primarily targets neuroscientists, clinicians and biomedical engineers. The meeting is open to faculty and students, clinicians and practitioners.Who is speaking?
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Gert Pfurtscheller
Michael Tangermann Femke Nijboer Brandon Allison Gerwin Schalk Nick Ramsey Justin Williams |
Andrew Schwartz
Phil Kennedy John Donoghue Bill Shain Patrick Wolf Kai Miller Eric Leuthardt |
The definitive program can be read here.
Where is it?
The symposium is at the University Medical Hospital, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands. If you enter the main entrance the green lecture hall is at the left hand side.Registration
Please go to the registration page.Accomodation
We have arranged hotel rooms with reduced rates in Utrecht. Details can be found on the accomodation page.Accreditation
Please mention accredition during the registration process as a comment if you want accreditation points.Accreditation is applied for with the Netherlands Society of Neurology (NVN), the Netherlands Society of Neurosurgeons (NVVN) and the Netherlands Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (VRA). Please fill in your BIG number as a comment.
Both day 1 and day 2 are accredited by 1 credit / 0.3 ECTS per day for PhD students of the Rudolf Magnus Institute, according to the Rudolf Magnus Institute credit system. Please fill in RMI, supervisor, start and end date of your PhD project as a comment.
Organizers
Rudolf Magnus Institute for Neuroscience and the BrainGain Consortium
Sponsors
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