Brain Networks and Neurological Disorders: from Theory to Clinic

Date: Tuesday 10 April 2018

Time: 09:30 – 17:30

Venue: University of Exeter, Streatham Campus, Living Systems Institute, Seminar Room A and The Weston Exchange Hub

Please visit this page for directions: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/

Event Information

This one-day workshop will explore the role of brain networks in neurological disorders, with a focus on the latest advances in dynamic network models, data analysis and clinical applications.

Network theory is increasingly becoming a key mathematical framework to drive understanding of the brain. This new field promises to unveil the mechanisms through which the brain functions, and how neurological disorders may in turn evolve by studying the breakdown of these fundamental mechanisms. This research has the potential to revolutionize not only healthcare, but also artificial intelligence.

The workshop will feature four keynote speakers:

• Prof Christophe Bernard, PhysioNet Team Leader at Inserm, Aix-Marseille Université
• Prof Hil Meijer, Assistant professor, Applied Analysis, EWI, University of Twente
• Dr Andre Peterson, Department of Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, The University of Melbourne
• Dr Christian Rummel, Support Center for Advanced Neuroimaging (SCAN), University of Bern

There is also the opportunity for participants to deliver an oral presentation or take part in a poster session.

Abstract submission

The organisers invite you to submit an abstract for a regular talk or poster presentation.

Please email your abstract to: m.lopes@exeter.ac.uk

Please submit the abstract in a MS word document, and indicate your full name, university, position, email, and whether you wish to be considered for a regular talk or poster.

The abstract must be no longer than 300 words.

Abstract submission deadline EXTENDED 2nd April 2018.

Programme

09:30 – 10:00 – Arrival, registration

10:00 – 10:10 – Opening

1st Session

10:10 – 10:35 – Wessel Woldman, University of Exeter

“Dynamic network properties of the interictal brain can determine whether seizures appear focal or generalised”

10:35 – 11:00 – Piotr Słowiński, University of Exeter

“Background EEG networks capture the time-course of epileptogenesis and reveal ictogenic mechanisms”

11:00 – 11:30 – Coffee break & posters

11:30 – 12:10 – Andre Peterson, The University of Melbourne

“Epileptogenesis from a theoretical network perspective”

12:10 – 12:50 – Christophe Bernard, Aix-Marseille Université

“The dynamic epileptic brain”

12:50 – 14:00 – Lunch & posters

2nd Session

14:00 – 14:40 – Christian Rummel, University of Bern

“Quantitative analysis of EEG and MRI in diagnostics for epilepsy surgery”

14:40 – 15:20 – Hil Meijer, University of Twente

“The Cross-Scale Effects of Neural Interactions during Human Neocortical Seizure Activity”

15:20 – 15:45 – Richard Rosch, University College London

“Modelling epileptogenic networks from stereotactic EEG recordings”

15:45 – 16:30 – Coffee break & posters

16:30 – 16:55 – Anne-Lene Sax, University of Bristol

“Epidemic dynamics of disease progression in dementia - A numerical study”

16:55 – 17:20 – Leandro Junges, University of Exeter

“Predictions From Network Models of Epilepsy Under Different Choices of Dynamics”

17:20 – 17:30 – Close

Registration and contact

Please register using the ‘register’ link on this page. Please register by April 2nd, 2018.

If you have any questions regarding this workshop, please contact: m.lopes@exeter.ac.uk

You may also be interested in attending the workshop on Network dynamics: bridging theoretical advances and applications on Tuesday 9 April at the University of Exeter. Please register separately to attend.

These workshops will be followed by Biodynamics 2018 on the 12th and 13th April at the Royal College of Physicians, Regents Park, London.

Additional information

This activity is a Researcher-Led Initiative that has been funded by the University of Exeter Researcher Development and Research Culture team.