The 1st Conference of Magnetic Technologies and Clinical Applications in Neuroscience (MagCAN Conference) will be held on August 24 - August 25, 2023, at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. This year's conference will concentrate on the latest developments in magnetic and spintronic devices and systems, with a particular emphasis on their potential applications in neural stimulation and sensing, diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, and brain-inspired technologies. The goal is to leverage the knowledge gained from these advances in magnetic and spintronic research and their related principles to develop innovative technologies that mimic the workings of the brain. Invited talks, contributed talks and posters will be presented in the conference. Poster sessions will also be held following the oral sessions and will feature posters from the invited speakers and accepted contributing posters. Topics of Interest Include: Neurostimulation based on Magnetic and Related Technologies
Neuron Sensing based on Spintronics and Related Technologies
Brain Inspired Technologies based on Magnetic and Spintronic Materials
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Speaker Abstracts and Bios
The MagCAN Conference Committee is pleased to reveal that over 15 speakers will be presenting their work on August 24 and 25.
Check Out the Speaker Bios, Presentation Titles and Abstracts
We are still accepting submissions for posters, please submit your abstract (maximum 200 words) by completing this online form.
Date and Time
August 24
1-6pm (optional pizza social 6:00-7:30pm)
August 25
8:30am-4pm (breakfast and lunch provided)
Conference Agenda
All times are Central Time.
Day 1 - August 24, 2023
- 12:30-1:15pm - Sign-in and Light Snacks and Drinks in Reception/Lobby Space
- Poster Setup in Hallway
- 1:15-1:30pm - Introduction and Welcome, Jian-Ping Wang (Conf. Chair), Leadership (UMN)
- 1:30-3:30pm - MicroMagnetic Neurostimulation, Moderator: Shelley Fried (Harvard)
- 1:30-2:00pm - Renata Saha, UMN
- 2:00-2:30pm - Giorgio Bonmassar, Harvard
- 2:30-3:00pm - Jae-lk Lee, Harvard
- 3:00-3:30pm - Hui Ye, Loyola U. Chicago
- 3:30-3:45pm - Break and Light Snack in Reception Space
- 3:45-5:15pm - Magnetic Neuron Sensing, Moderator: William Rippard (NIST)
- 3:45-4:15pm - Lawrence L Wald, Harvard
- 4:15-4:45pm - Samuel Oberdick, NIST
- 4:45-5:15pm- Aviad Hai, UW-Madison
- 5:15-7:15pm - Pizza and Snacks in Reception and Day One Poster Session in Hallway
- 7:30-9:30pm - Dinner on Own
Day 2 - August 25, 2023
- 8:30-9:00am - Breakfast and Sign in at Reception Space/Lobby
- 9:00-11:30am - Magnetic Neurostimulation, Moderator: Andrew Whalen (Yale)
- 9:00-9:30am - Alex Opitz, UMN
- 9:30-10:00am - Svenja Knappe, UC-Boulder
- 10:00-10:30am - Padmavathi Sundaram, Harvard
- 10:30-11:00am - Andrew Whalen, Yale
- 11:00-11:30am - Ravi Hadimani, VCU
- 11:30-12:30pm - Lunch, provided in Reception Space/Lobby, Group Photo
- Poster Set up in Hallway
- 12:30-1:30pm - Light Snack in Reception Space and Day 2 Poster Session
- 1:30-3:30pm - Brain & Brain-inspired Technologies, Moderator: Ravi L Hadimani (VCU)
- 1:30-2:00pm - Dr. Kendall Lee, Mayo
- 2:00-2:30pm - William (Bill) Rippard, NIST
- 2:30-3:00pm - Chris Rourk, Jackson Walker
- 3:00-3:30pm - Brandon Zink, UMN
- 3:30-3:45pm - New Funding Program for Magnetic Neurostimulation and Sensing
- Dr. Jonathan Hoffman, DARPA (@2pm Thursday)
- Guangying Wu, NIH
- Usha Varshney, NSF
- 3:45-4:00pm - Best Poster Award and Conference Wrap Up, Jian-Ping Wang (UMN)
Conference Location
Keller Hall
200 Union Street Se
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Rooms 3-180 and 3-176
Keller Hall 3-180 (a lecture hall) and 3-176 (a reception space) is located in the center of campus and across the street from the Washington Street parking garage. Rooms 3-180 and 3-176 are located on the third floor.
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Costs and Registration Details
Registration for MagCAN is now open!
In person registration closes on August 17.
Costs
- $150 for full, 2-day, in-person conference
- Discounts are available for students, virtual-only and single-day registrations
Conference Hotel and Lodging Information
The MN NeuroSpin Initiative is pleased to partner with the Graduate Hotel for the MagCAN Conference. A limited number of rooms are available to book at a discounted rate of $169 per night. Alternative Lodging Options are also available, including options for campus-based guest housing and a nearby hostel.
Graduate Minneapolis
615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Nestled in the heart of campus just a stone’s throw from Coffman Memorial Union and the Gophers’ stadium, the Graduate Hotel Minneapolis is home team central for golden get-togethers.
Booking Instructions
- Select the exact dates of your stay (top of page)
- Click on check availability
- Select room type – “Book now”
- Confirm your stay, enter your name & credit card
Transportation
The University of Minnesota is served by the Minneapolis/St. Paul International airport (MSP). There is both shuttle and taxi service from the airport to hotels on or near campus. We suggest taking a taxi or the Light Rail from the MSP Airport to the East Bank station.
Taxi and Car Rentals
To catch a taxi or shuttle at the airport, follow signs to the Ground Transportation Center one level below baggage claim. Details on ground transportation arrangements are available on the MSP Airport web site. A taxi directly to campus or The Graduate Hotel from the airport will take approximately 20-30 minutes, depending upon traffic.
Light Rail
Additionally, Light Rail Service is available from the airport to the UMN campus. Light Rail is a less expensive alternative to both taxi and shuttle service. The trip between the airport and the University via the Light Rail takes about 45 minutes. Plan to take the blue line from either Terminal 1 or 2 to the US Bank Stadium station. There you should make a transfer to the green line heading east to campus. Your final stop on the green line will be the East Bank station, just a half block from The Graduate Hotel.
Driving
If you choose to drive to campus, please note that there is no street parking outside of Keller Hall. The Washington Ave Parking Ramp and the Church Street Parking Ramp are close to Keller Hall. Information on University of Minnesota parking can be found here.
Conference Committee
- Prof. Kendell Lee, Mayo Clinic - [email protected]
- Prof. Shelley Fried, Harvard Medical School - [email protected]
- Prof. Michael Schneider, NIST - [email protected]
- Prof. Tay Netoff, Univ. of Minnesota - [email protected]
- Prof. Ravi L. Hadimani, Virginia Commonwealth Univ. - [email protected]
- Prof. Kai Wu, Texas Tech Univ. - [email protected]
Deadlines and Cancelation Policy
Registration Deadlines
- In-person registration - Closes August 17th
- Virtual registration - Closes August 25th
Cancelation Policy
- In person/virtual - Cancel by August 10th for full refund
- In person/virtual - Cancel by August 17th for half refund
- No refunds after August 17th
Early Bird Discount
Get 10% off by registering by August 1st
Use Code: Earlybird10
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