Summer School for Neural and Biomedical Engineering

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Date 15.08.2016 20.08.2016
Speaker A range of experts from acxross Europe and North America
Speakers:Prof. Philip Sabes (UCSF, US)
Prof. Vivian Mushahwar (UAlberta, CA)
Prof. John Donoghue (EPFL, CH / Brown, US)
Prof. Peter Brown (Oxford, UK)
Prof. Thomas Knöpfel (ICL, UK)
Prof. Carl Petersen (EPFL, CH)
Prof. Massimiliano Di Ventra (UCSD, US)
Prof. Thomas Stieglitz (IMTEK, DE)
Location
Zermatt
Category Conferences - Seminars
The Summer School on Neurophysiology and Neuroscience for Neural and Biomedical Engineering will be on August 15th to 20th, 2016 in Zermatt, Switzerland.

Topics covered this year:

Selective Sensorimotor Stimulation of the Central Nervous System
  • Prof. Philip Sabes (UCSF, US)
  • Prof. Vivian Mushahwar (UAlberta, CA)
High-Definition Interfaces with the Human Brain
  • Prof. John Donoghue (EPFL, CH / Brown, US)
  • Prof. Peter Brown (Oxford, UK)
Dissecting Neuronal Circuitries Using Electrophysiological Data
  • Prof. Thomas Knöpfel (ICL, UK)
  • Prof. Carl Petersen (EPFL, CH)
Micro-Fabrication of Neural Interfaces
  • Prof. Massimiliano Di Ventra (UCSD, US)
  • Prof. Thomas Stieglitz (IMTEK, DE)
Details on the courses and speakers can be found on our website: nnbe.epfl.ch

Fees and Accommodation:
A fee of 270 CHF covers accommodation for 5 nights, meals at the conference and transportation to Zermatt from Lausanne, Zurich and Geneva Airports. 

Location:
In the heart of the Alps, Zermatt provides the perfect venue for students to learn and exchange experiences.
Several activities will be organized, from poster sessions to mountain hiking, including the possibility of summer skiing. 

Credits:
After successful completion of a group project and a poster presentation during the night poster session, students will be awarded with 2-ECTS credits. 

Application:
To take part in the Summer School, you must send an email to [email protected] . The email should include:
  • filled out registration form
  • a 250 word motivation letter
  • a 400 word essay
For more details please follow the participation guidelines: nnbe.epfl.ch/page-119671-en.html

Dates and Deadlines:
Deadline for application: June 1st
Notification to participants: June 10th

Practical information

  • General public
  • Free

Organizer

  • nnbe.epfl.ch

Contact

  • Frédéric Michoud

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