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Understanding the brain and curing disease using spintronic and micromagnetic devices
The Minnesota NeuroSpin Initiative Workshop aims to bring together neurologists, neuroscientists, and engineers on solving medical challenges, advancing the knowledge of neuron cells and their networks, discovering novel approaches for neuromorphic computing and memory using micromagnetic and spintronic innovations.
Workshop Details
Workshop Co-Chairs
- Prof. Jian-Ping Wang, University of Minnesota
- Prof. Kendall Lee, MD, Mayo Clinic
Date and Time
- December 7, 2021
- 1:30-6:30 CT
Location
This is a hybrid event with options to attend in person in Minneapolis or to join virtually via zoom.
- Beacon Room, University Recreation and Wellness Center
123 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis, MN 55455 - Zoom Link will be provided after registration
Workshop Agenda
Introduction and Welcome -- 1:30-1:45pm
- Professor Amy Kircher, Co-Director SPARC
- Professor Mos Kaveh, Dean of College of Science and Engineering
- Professor Jakub Tolar, Dean of Medical School
- Professor Stephen Ekker, Dean of Graduate School-Mayo Clinic
Neural Stimulation and Sensing by Micro-Magnetic and Spintronic Devices -- 1:45-3:45pm
1:45-2:05pm
- Micromagnetic and Spintronics Stimulation and Sensing for Neuromodulation: perspectives of technology development
- Professor Jian-Ping Wang, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota
2:05-2:25pm
- Microscopic Magnetic Stimulation of the Vagus Nerve
- Professor Giorgio Bonmassar, AA. Martinos Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
2:25-2:45pm
- Neural Inhibition with a Miniature Magnetic Coil
- Professor Hui Ye, Loyola University Chicago
2:45-3:05pm
- Thermal Effects from Magnetic Neuronal Stimulation
- Professor Steven Schiff, Professor of Engineering, Center for Neural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
3:05-3:25pm
- MagPen: The Micromagnetic Prototype To Study Hippocampal CA3-CA1 Pathway (in vitro) & Track Dopamine Release (in vivo)
- Ms. Renata Saha, PhD candidate, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota
3:25-3:45pm
- Micro-coil-based Activation of CNS
- Professor Shelley Fried, Department of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Coffee Break -- 3:45-3:50pm
Smart Deep Brain Stimulation and Neuromodulation -- 3:50-4:55pm
3:50-4:15pm
- Next Generation Smart DBS and Neuromodulation
- Dr. Hojin Shin, Mayo Clinic
4:15-4:35pm
- Cocaine-Induced Dopamine Changes in Nucleus Accumbens
- Dr. Jason Yuen, Mayo Clinic
4:35- 4:55pm
- Neuromodulation of Dopamine and Norepinephrine in the Hippocampus as a Potential Therapeutic Approach to Improve Memory
- Dr. Abhinav Goyal, Mayo Clinic
Unaddressed Medical Demands and Applications of New Technologies -- 5:00-5:40pm
5:00-5:20pm
- Integrated Methods for Mapping Neuronal Chemical Communication In Vivo
- Professor Michael Heien, University of Arizona
5:20-5:40pm
- The Rapidly Emerging Field of Electroceuticals for Device-based Treatment of Chronic Cardiometabolic Diseases
- Professor John Osborn, Professor of Surgery, Medical School, University of Minnesota
Technology and Medical Panel Discussions -- 5:40-6:20pm
5:40-6:00pm
- Technology Panel Discussion
- Lead by Profs. Tay Netoff and Yoonbae Oh
- Panelists: Tay Netoff, Yoonbae Oh, Hui Ye, Jian-Ping Wang, Matt Johnson
6:00-6:20pm
- Medical Panel Discussion
- Lead by Profs. Kendall Lee and Walter Low
- Panelists: Kendall Lee, Walter Low, John Osborne, Michael Heien, Shelly Fried
Closing Remarks -- 6:20-6:30pm
- Professor John Bischof, Professor and Director, Institute for Engineering and Medicine