| 5th International Summer School in Biomedical Engineering |
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von Mittwoch, 18. August 2010
bis Donnerstag, 26. August 2010
| Aufrufe : 494 |
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5th International Summer School in Biomedical Engineering - Multimodal integration of functional brain measurements
Background:
The function and structure of the human brain is immensely complex. In most cases, this system cannot be investigated directly, but only non-invasively from outside the head. Several measurement modalities are available, such as EEG, MEG, fMRI, MRI, DWI and PET, each of which provides information on a different aspect of brain function/structure. Hence, each single measurement provides us with a rather incomplete picture. The combination of several such measurement modalities promises a (partial) remedy of this situation. Most ideally, of course, the different data types are measured simultaneously. This can pose substantial challenges, such as in the case of recording EEG in an MRI scanner. Often, one has to combine separate measurements from more or less comparable experimental settings. This requires substantial efforts concerning spatio-temporal registration, co-modelling and interpretation of these multimodal data-sets. Data fusion theory and advanced techniques from image processing and biophysical modelling play a central role here. A combined generative physical model is desirable, but often difficult to set up. Of special importance is the careful analysis of the respective performance and limitations of the modalities. Only, if we exactly know, what we measure with each of the particular techniques, we can correctly combine them to form a more general picture
Aims:
The objective of the International Summer School is to provide in depth education on techniques of recording and analysing multi-modal data from non-invasive brain measurements, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. It aims at a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanisms and thus will develop a critical view on current applications and possible future developments. The International Summer School provides contact with leading experts in the fields and is expected to facilitate the exchange of ideas on latest developments. By completing a scientific project, the students will obtain more detailed knowledge on the topic, learn about unsolved and controversial issues and improve their abilities in the fields of scientific writing and oral presentation.
Target group: (up to 40 participants)
• PhD students
• advanced Master students
• researchers entering the field computational neuroscience, neuroscience methodology and experimental neuroscience
Credits:
• 4 ECTS |
Veranstaltungsort* : Wittenberg, Germany
Event-Link : http://www.tu-ilmenau.de/fakia/Summerschool-2010.summerschool-20090.0.html |
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