Keynote Series: Insights into attention orienting with Dr. Emma Burrows
Attention is the cognitive process of selectively focusing on specific stimuli or tasks while ignoring others. It is a fundamental aspect of human cognition, allowing us to filter out irrelevant information and concentrate on what is important. Attention is crucial for learning, memory, and decision-making, and its impairments are associated with various neuropsychological disorders
Keynote Series: Dr. Nicola Palomero-Gallager and the interplay between receptors, connectivity, and cognitive networks
One of the most significant challenges in neuroscience is understanding how the brain, with its relatively static anatomy, can adapt to the ever-changing world around us. The brain's connectivity, or the way different brain regions communicate with each other, is a crucial component in this process. Mapping the brain's connectivity, known as the connectome, is a major ongoing effort in the field. However, connectivity alone is not enough to explain the neural circuit dynamics that underlie brain functions.
Keynote Series: Dr. Luis Concha and his road to uncover the mysteries of temporal lobe epilepsy
Epilepsy, a condition affecting millions globally, presents a captivating and intricate puzzle for researchers and medical professionals alike. How does this neurological disorder, characterized by recurrent seizures, impact cognitive abilities and daily life?