The Neuroelectronic Interfaces GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The field of neuroelectronic interfaces has seen rapid advancement as we strive to deliver upon its promise to transform therapeutic, rehabilitative, and diagnostic medicine. This progress is driven by the development and deployment of neurotechnology from a cellular to a system level, enabling us to understand neural dynamics at different scales and with varying spatiotemporal resolutions. By employing physical methods such as electrical, optical, or electrochemical stimulation and recording, researchers can probe the complexities of the nervous system across various levels of organization.
This GRS will explore the latest advancements in neuroelectronic interfaces, with a specific emphasis on:
- Development of Neurotechnologies: Exploring front-end components such as passive or active transducers and back-end electronics for signal acquisition and processing. Discussions will include advancements in materials, microfabrication, and integrated circuit design. Neuroelectronic interface technologies at all stages of development are encouraged, from first-principles development of novel technological principles to clinical translation of mature technologies.
- Multi-scale Understanding of Neural Dynamics: Investigating neural dynamics from cellular to system levels, using electrical, optical, and electrochemical methods to understand changes across different scales and spatiotemporal resolutions.
- Neurotechnology in Translational Neuroscience: Bridging the gap between in vitro models (cell cultures, organoids, neural slices) and in vivo animal models, ultimately leading to clinical applications. Discussions will include using neurotechnology to understand brain function and dysfunction, and the challenges of translating findings to human studies.
This GRS aims to provoke systems-level thinking among the neuroelectronic interface development community and foster discussion, collaboration, and technological dissemination to accelerate adoption and translation of these technologies. Attendees will also have an opportunity to learn from speakers in academia, government, start-ups, and large medical device companies, including a panel discussing how to navigate both challenges and opportunities specific to each of these work environments.
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
