Connectionists: Advanced Training Course: BRAIN IMAGING AND ITS APPLICATIONS

[Zoe Kourtzi]

Marie Curie FP7 Advanced Training Course: BRAIN IMAGING AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Great Malvern, UK
July 7th-10th 2010
Application deadline: 15th April 2010
Organisers: Zoe Kourtzi, Andrew Welchman
European Initial Training Network CODDE
www.optimaldecisions.org/events/biaa/<http://www.optimaldecisions.org/events/biaa/>

ABOUT THE COURSE
Advances in imaging technology over the past fifteen years have revolutionised the study of the human brain, providing an invaluable, non-invasive tool for the study of cognitive functions. Despite the excitement around the techniques, brain imaging generates large amounts of data that differs in its information content (e.g. MRI, fMRI, EEG). Future advances depend on integrating these methodologies and applying mathematical approaches to mine complex biological data.

This intensive course introduces young scientists (from late pre-doctoral to early post-doctoral stage) to outstanding contemporary work in the theory and application of modern brain imaging methods. Moreover, it focuses on thow these methods are applied to advance basic understanding of the brain and can be applied to help solve practical problems. The workshop consists of a series of research lectures and hands-on experience in small groups. Scientific training will be complemented with tutorials on generic skills that promote career development.

The workshop is organized by the European Initial Training Network CODDE ("Co-ordination for optimal decisions in dynamic environments") that links several European labs. The network and this course is funded by the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme.

The course will be held in the charming historic town of Malvern, UK. The main selection criterion will be the degree to which each individual can be expected to benefit from the course. Food and lodging is expected to be free for all selected applicants. Travel support is not available.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Rianer Goebel (Maastraicht), Chris Chambers (Cardiff), Krish Singh (Cardiff), Niko Kreigeskorte (Cambridge), Kia Nobre (Oxford), Denis Schluppeck (Nottingham), Sabene Kastner (Princeton), Andy Smith (London), Guy Orban (Leuven), Wim Vanduffel (MGH / Leuven), Heidi Johannssen-Berg (Oxford), Holly Bridge (Oxford), Tony Movshon (NYU), Glyn Humphreys (Birmingham), Marlene Behrmann (Carnegie Mellon), Paul Matthews (Glaxo-Smith-Klein).

HOW TO APPLY
Complete the online form:
www.optimaldecisions.org/events/biaa/application<http://www.optimaldecisions.org/events/biaa/application>

Deadline: 15th April 2010