This R13 was conceived through discussions with investigators in the fields of neurostimulation and neuroplasticity at a new research center at the Houston MethodistResearchInstitute.Ourorganizingcommitteeandcollaboratorsfromthe University of Houston, Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University and UT Health have formulated a workshop to spearhead cooperation between neurobiologists and neural engineering experts. Our goal is to develop and implement the first annual Neuroregeneration Symposium focused on the intersection of electrical activity, brain connectomics and molecular neural plasticity. We believe this to be the first of its kind and will potentially push the development of a new area of discovery and collaboration. The format is distinct from established physiology conferences and dedicated neural regeneration conferences in several ways including 1) highly focused on the gap between molecular regeneration and electrophysiology, 2) concept driven by clinician and experimentalists that are currently problem solving in human therapy and 3) focused on establish cross trainingandexpertisedevelopmentingraduateandclinicalfellows.

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Our goal is to develop and implement the first annual Neuroregeneration Symposium focused on the intersection of electrical activity, brain connectomics and molecular neural plasticity. We believe this to be the first of its kind and will potentially push the development of a new area of discovery and collaboration.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
1R13NS101935-01
Application #
9332048
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZNS1)
Program Officer
Jakeman, Lyn B
Project Start
2017-03-15
Project End
2018-02-14
Budget Start
2017-03-15
Budget End
2018-02-14
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
185641052
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77030