Track: Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Neuropsychiatry 2025

The "Cognitive & Behavioural Neuroscience" session explores the intricate mechanisms of the brain that govern cognition, emotion, and behavior. This session focuses on cutting-edge research in brain function, neural circuitry, and the interplay between cognitive processes and behavioral outcomes. Participants will engage with topics like neuroplasticity, decision-making, learning, and memory, as well as their implications for mental health and neurological disorders. The track also highlights technological innovations in neuroimaging and computational neuroscience that are driving the field forward. Join us to deepen your understanding of the neural basis of cognition and behavior.

Neural Foundations of Cognition:
This session explores how the brain enables complex cognitive functions such as perception, attention, reasoning, and problem-solving. Discussions will include the role of specific neural networks and brain regions, as well as how disruptions in these systems contribute to cognitive impairments.

Learning and Memory Mechanisms:
This topic delves into the neural substrates of learning and memory, with a focus on processes like synaptic plasticity and long-term potentiation. Emerging research on memory disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and amnesia, will also be discussed, alongside therapeutic strategies to preserve and restore cognitive function.

Neuroplasticity and Behavioral Adaptation:
This Neuroplasticity and Behavioral Adaptation examines the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganize and adapt in response to experience, injury, or learning. Discussions will emphasize the therapeutic potential of neuroplasticity in recovery from neurological and psychiatric conditions, highlighting advances in rehabilitation and cognitive training.

Emotional Regulation and Decision-Making:
This session explores the neural mechanisms underlying emotional processing and decision-making. Topics include the influence of emotions on cognitive processes, the role of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, and implications for disorders like anxiety, depression, and impulse control disorders.

Social Neuroscience and Behavior:
The Social Neuroscience and Behavior focuses on the neural basis of social cognition and behavior, including empathy, trust, and interpersonal interactions. Attendees will explore how disruptions in these neural systems can lead to conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and social anxiety disorder.

Advancements in Neuroimaging Techniques:
This session highlights the latest innovations in neuroimaging technologies, such as functional MRI (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). Participants will learn how these tools are providing unprecedented insights into brain structure and function and advancing our understanding of cognition and behavior.

Computational Neuroscience and Brain Modeling:
This topic covers the growing role of computational models in simulating neural processes and predicting behavioral outcomes. Discussions will include machine learning approaches, brain-computer interfaces, and their applications in understanding complex cognitive and behavioral phenomena.

Implications for Mental Health and Neurological Disorders:
This session examines how insights from cognitive and behavioral neuroscience are being applied to diagnose, treat, and manage conditions like schizophrenia, ADHD, and traumatic brain injury. Participants will gain knowledge about emerging therapeutic interventions and their clinical implications.

This track offers a comprehensive exploration of cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, providing attendees with cutting-edge knowledge and actionable insights to advance research and clinical applications in the field.