The 12th Annual Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium is organized by the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) and MnDRIVE Brain Conditions. This symposium aims to bring together basic scientists, engineers, clinicians, industrial practitioners, and entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges and opportunities in neuromodulation. The event will feature plenary presentations by leaders in academia, industry, and government, along with poster presentations to foster idea exchange in this exciting field. The symposium, part of IEM Innovation Week, will be held immediately following the Design of Medical Devices Conference.Conference Topics will include: - Challenges in Targeting Individual Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease with Deep Brain Stimulation
- The Future of Non-Invasive Neuromod for Mental Health Disorders
- Lighting the Way to a Brighter Future: Neuromodulation of Epilepsy
- Neuromodulation for Immune Health: Exploring the Link Between Brain Disorders and Inflammation
- Challenges in Autonomic Neuromodulation
- Future Opportunities with AI
- Lived Experience Perspectives
- Venture Pitch Session
- Funding Opportunities
- Poster Session
- Social Events
Key Dates:
February 1st, 2025 - Early registration, poster submissions & travel award opening
February 28th, 2025 - Travel award closing
March 7th, 2025 - Poster submission closing
March 14th, 2025 - Poster acceptance notifications
April 1st, 2025 - Early and online registration closing
May 1st & 2nd, 2025 - Onsite registration at the event only
Organizing Committee:
Matthew Johnson, PhD, UMN (Conference Chair)
Tay Netoff, PhD, UMN (Conference Director; Co-Director, CNE)
Dwight Nelson, PhD (Sponsorship Director)
Taylor Lopez-Angel, UMN (Event Manager)
Andrew Monk, UMN (Event Manager)
The MN Neuromodulation Symposium is a proud part of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine’s (IEM) Innovation Week at the UMN.
