The Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium organized by the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) and MnDRIVE Brain Conditions. This conference is apart of the IEM Innovation Week. Neuromodulation is a rapidly-growing field, encompassing a wide spectrum of implantable and non-invasive technology-based approaches for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Advancing the field of neuromodulation represents challenges in:
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Developing engineering methodologies
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Understanding mechanisms of neuromodulation at cellular and system levels
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Clinical translation to treat patients
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Shaping the regulatory process for emerging technologies and approaches
This symposium is aimed at bringing together basic scientists, engineers, clinicians, industrial practitioners and entrepreneurs to discuss challenges and opportunities in neuromodulation. The symposium will consist of plenary presentations by leaders in academia, industry and government, and poster presentations to exchange ideas in this exciting field. The Symposium, which is part of IEM Innovation Week, will be held immediately following the Design of Medical Devices Conference. We look forward to seeing you on April 20 and 21, 2023.
Conference Title:
Neuromodulation of Homeostatic Mechanisms: Restoring Whole Person Health
Themes for this year are:
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Vagal Nerve Neuromodulation
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Creating Equity in Access to Neuromodulation Therapies
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Interoception and Bidirectional Interaction Between the Peripheral and Central Nervous Systems
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Neuromodulation Technologies
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Neuromodulation Targeting of End Organ Function
Symposium Planning Committee:
John Osborn, PhD (Co-Chair), Hubert Lim, PhD (Co-Chair), Ziad Nahas, MD (Co-Chair), Tay Netoff, PhD (Conference Director; Co-Director, CNE), Dwight Nelson, PhD (Sponsorship Director), Karrie Molitor (Event Manager), Andrew Monk (Event Coordinator), Taylor Lopez-Angel (Event Coordinator)