Distinguished Lectures and Seminars
Here is the list of all present and planned Lectures and Seminars held or co-hosted at PNC.
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Here is the list of all present and planned Lectures and Seminars held or co-hosted at PNC.
by dr. Michele Allegra, Dept. of Physics, University of Padova
When: March 3rd, 2022 – 3:00 pm
Where: Zoom meeting. Recording available on Mediaspace
Abstract: A major goal of applied neuroscience is to understand how to achieve controlled perturbations of brain activity through stimulation or brain-computer interfaces with the aim of investigating brain mechanisms or restoring normal activity patterns in subjects affected by neuropathologies.
In recent years, several authors have proposed to frame this problem within control theory, a well established engineering paradigm to control dynamical systems. In this framework, a model of the autonomous (uncontrolled) dynamics of the system is used to precisely devise external interventions that, in combination with the autonomous dynamics, will steer the system towards desired targets.
by prof. Aram Megighian, Dep. of Biomedical Science, Padova
When: Feb 17th, 2022 – 3:00 pm
Where: Zoom meeting. Recording available on Mediaspace
Abstract: Gaze direction results from the orientation of eyes in the head and the orientation and position of the head in space. Consequently, gaze direction controls the retinal image.
Eye movements can be substantially subdivided in two classes. Eye movements which stabilize gaze when animals move their body and head (or only the head) with respect to the surrounding environment. The goal of this response is to stabilize the image on the retina despite the head movement (substantially they prevent retinal slip).
by prof. Judit Gervain, Dept. of Developmental and Social Psychology, University of Padova
When: February 3rd, 2022 – 3:00 pm
Where: Zoom meeting
Abstract: Despite their general immaturity, human infants have sophisticated auditory and speech perception skills. This talk will present EEG and NIRS studies with newborns and older infants investigating the neural mechanisms underlying these abilities. The studies investigate how embedded neural oscillations, hypothesized to be crucial for speech processing in adults, emerge during early human development.
The talk will discuss the implications of these findings for language development.
Short bio: Judit Gervain is a Full Professor at the Department of Developmental and Social Psychology.
Webinar: Università di Padova, Ulster University, Harvard Medical School, University college Dublin
When: Dec 2nd, 2021 – 3:00 pm CET (9:00 am ET)
Where: Zoom Meeting (please enroll to receive the link)
Abstract: Rehabilitative and assistive robots are a rapidly emerging field. However, their efficacy is still hampered by the lack of adaptive interaction with the end user, disregarding ongoing changes in brain and muscle reactivity.
The collaborative, international research projects SOFTAct and PRO-GAIT are setting the foundation to revolutionize wearable robots: artificial intelligence techniques will provide the framework to use cerebro-muscular biosignals to control robots. This will allow wearable robots to become a natural extension of the human body in the near future.
(Italian version only) Articolo pubblicato su Il mattino di Padova il 30 Agosto 2021
Le cure del futuro – Malattie neurodegenerative “Chip e controllo wireless per riparare il cervello”
(Italian version only) Articolo pubblicato su MIND – Mente e Cervello il 26 Agosto 2021
Monica Margoni and Umberto Villani, both PhD students of the 34° cycle of the PhD Course in Neuroscience, have recently published the article called “Neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging discloses early changes in the normal-appearing white matter in paediatric multiple sclerosis” on the “Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry”.
(Italian version only) Articolo pubblicato sul Corriere della Salute l’8 Luglio 2021
(Italian version only) Articolo pubblicato su hashtagsicilia.it il 27 Giugno 2021
Scienza. Il cervello a riposo? Ottimizza le proprie prestazioni future!