| Module B: | Neural Engineering and Neuromodulation | December 9-13, 2019 |
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| Day 6 Date: 9/12/2019 Monday |
Overview of Neuro-Devices & Neuroprosthetic Interfaces (DKC) |
Lecture 11: 9:30 to 10:30 AM Introduction to neural engineering, brain-machine interfaces, and neuromodulatory devices, including historical perspectives and conventional applications in treating nervous system disorders. Lecture 12: 10:45 to 11:45 AM Discussion of emerging strategies, technologies, and trends in neuroprosthetic interface, nervous system modulation, and bio-hybrid microsystems. Lecture 13: 3:00 to 4:00 PM Neuromodulation strategies in the CNS and PNS, including design concepts, mechanisms of action, and clinical/experimental devices; focus on next-generation optogenetics-based and tissue engineered “living electrodes” for biologically-based neuromodulation. |
| Day 7 Date: 10/12/2019 Tuesday |
Tutorial 2 |
Tutorial 2: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Hand out the second assignment. |
| Day 8 Date: 11/12/2019 Wednesday |
Bio-Hybrid Microsystems as Neurofidelic Testbeds In vitro (DKC) |
Lecture 14: 10:00 to 11:00 AM Brain-machine interface and peripheral interface strategies, including design concepts, mechanisms of action, and clinical/experimental devices; focus on next-generation bio- hybrid neural-electrical-optical interfaces. Lecture 15: 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM Principles of constructing self-contained bio-hybrid microsystems in vitro, including cell/tissue engineering considerations, micro-electrical-mechanical systems fabrication, micro-fluidic activity, optical activation and reporting, and real-time dynamic measurements/feedback Lecture 16: 3:00 to 4:00 PM Applications of bio-hybrid microsystems as in vitro investigational platforms for modeling disease/regenerative mechanisms, pharmacologic screening, “brain-on-a-chip”, and pre- animal testing of tissue engineered constructs |
| Day 9 Date: 12/12/2019 Thursday |
Technology Landscape in Neural Engineering and Tissue Engineering (DKC+UB) |
Lecture 17: 9:30 to 10:30 AM Present technology, intellectual property, and commercial landscape for clinically available devices, artificial conduits, and tissue engineered organs/constructs (DKC) Lecture 18: 10:45 to 11:45 AM Potential current and future use of neural engineering and tissue engineering technology in the Indian clinical system for nervous system repair and functional restoration (UB) |
| Day 10 Date: 13/12/2019 Friday |
Discussion: Course Summary and Future Directions (DKC+UB) |
Lecture 19: 9:30 to 10:30 AM Review of emerging trends in tissue and neural engineering; discussion of major barriers/challenges to clinical implantation; highlight the role of engineers in ushering in the coming era of restorative neurology and neurosurgery (DKC) Lecture 20: 10:45 to 11:45 AM Overall course summary and feedback of Module B (DKC+UB) Submission of second assignment Discussion and final examination: 2:00 to 4:00 PM |