Track: Neuroimaging and Brain Mapping

The "Neuroimaging and Brain Mapping" track
explores the latest advancements in imaging technologies and their application
in understanding brain structure, function, and disorders. This session covers
cutting-edge techniques that allow researchers and clinicians to visualize the
brain in unprecedented detail, helping to improve diagnosis, treatment
planning, and outcomes for neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Participants will gain insights into the latest neuroimaging modalities, including
functional MRI, PET, and advanced brain mapping techniques.
Advances in Functional MRI (fMRI) and Applications:
This session delves into the advancements in functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI), a powerful tool for mapping brain activity. The discussion will
focus on the application of fMRI in understanding neural networks, brain
plasticity, and its role in assessing neurological and psychiatric conditions
such as stroke, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.
Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and White Matter
Mapping:
Explore the use of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) in mapping the
brain’s white matter tracts. This advanced neuroimaging technique provides
insights into brain connectivity, helping clinicians study disorders like
multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and traumatic brain injuries.
Attendees will learn about the latest DTI innovations and their clinical
relevance.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in Brain Imaging:
This topic highlights the role of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in
studying brain metabolism, neuroreceptor activity, and protein deposition. The
session will focus on its use in diagnosing and monitoring conditions like
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and brain tumors, with a focus on new PET tracers and
their diagnostic applications.
Brain Mapping and Functional Connectivity:
This
session will explore advances in brain mapping techniques used to understand
functional connectivity and brain networks. Topics will include resting-state
fMRI, network analysis, and how these approaches are being used to study
cognitive functions, neurodevelopmental processes, and brain disorders such as
autism and ADHD.
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) and
Electroencephalography (EEG) in Brain Mapping:
This topic will focus on the
use of MEG and EEG in real-time brain activity mapping. These non-invasive
methods provide temporal resolution for studying neural oscillations,
event-related potentials, and brain networks, especially in the context of epilepsy,
neurodegeneration, and sensory processing disorders.
Neuroimaging in Psychiatric Disorders:
This session
examines the role of neuroimaging in understanding the pathophysiology of
psychiatric conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
Advances in brain mapping are providing a clearer understanding of brain
abnormalities, functional disruptions, and potential treatment targets.
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and Neuroimaging:
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) represent a frontier in both brain mapping and
rehabilitation. This topic explores the integration of neuroimaging with BCIs,
discussing how these systems are being used for cognitive enhancement, motor
recovery after stroke, and communication in patients with severe neurological
impairments.
This track aims to bring together researchers, clinicians,
and technologists to discuss the transformative power of neuroimaging in
understanding the brain’s structure and function. It provides a comprehensive
overview of how modern imaging techniques are revolutionizing neuroscience and
clinical practice in neurology and psychiatry.
Scientific Highlights
- Advances in Neuropsychiatry
- Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Neurological Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Neuro-Oncology
- Paediatric Neurology
- Central Nervous System and Neuropathology
- Neuroimaging and Brain Mapping
- Adult Neurogenesis
- Neuro-Ophthalmology & Visual Neuroscience
- Neurosurgery
- Neuropharmacology and Neuroendocrinology
- Neurotechnology and Neurorehabilitation
- Neuro Anatomy