From sylvain.baillet at mcgill.ca Tue Jul 2 11:01:57 2019 From: sylvain.baillet at mcgill.ca (Sylvain Baillet, Dr) Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2019 15:01:57 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] AI Task Force survey about the AI landscape in McGill's Faculty of Medicine. References: Message-ID: <7919116D-8021-4725-B663-F19EED412FCC@mcgill.ca> Sent on behalf of Dr. Jan Seuntjens AI Task Force survey about the AI landscape in McGill's Faculty of Medicine The Faculty of Medicine has struck a committee to clarify its expertise and needs in the space of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. Artificial intelligence is entering the medical profession in many ways, for example, the automatic diagnosis based on medical images or for the scheduling of patient appointments in the hospital, or for the optimization of a treatment plan, etc. The goal of this AI Task Force is to delineate the categories of applications of artificial intelligence in medicine in the area of education, research, service (clinical and admin) and innovation in order to determine initiatives that may need to be launched to keep the Faculty up to date in the uses of AI and big data in medicine. The term AI is a very broad term and the use of this term can be problematic because the methods vary dramatically in complexity. One of the activities the task force is undertaking is to find out the types of expertise that currently already exist and the possible lack in education, research capacity or coordination that may need to be addressed. The work of the AI Task Force will be summarized in a report to the Dean of Medicine. The AITF would be greatly helped if you would complete the survey under the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H9HSMN9 [https://www.surveymonkey.com/collect/images/default_custom_meta_image.jpg] AI Task Force survey about the AI landscape in McGill's Faculty of Medicine Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free. www.surveymonkey.com Kind regards, Jan Seuntjens On behalf of the AI Task Force, Faculty of Medicine -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Cheers JB The *Montreal BrainHack School* is a 4-weeks long full-time educational workshop, which will train participants in a range of fundamental tools for neuronal data science, applied at the interface of Neuroscience, Statistical modelling and Computer Science, using a project-based, multidisciplinary approach. The school is an initiative of the group for the union of neuroscience and artificial intelligence in Qu?bec (UNIQUE), and features instructors from four institutions: McGill, Universit? de Montr?al, ?cole Polytechnique and Concordia University. Graduate students (Master and PhD) at the psychology department of Universit? de Montr?al can register to brainhack school as a 3 credit course called " *PSY 6983 - Projet en sciences des donn?es neuronales*" . Graduate students at ?cole Polytechnique, Concordia University and McGill University can register to PSY 6983 through the *Bureau de coop?ration inter-universitaire* . Participants from outside of the partner institutions can register too. Computer Science students from Concordia University can register as a COMP 490 or COMP 6971 project, following the usual procedure of their department. There is a limited number of seats and priority will be given to students who take the course for credit. *Dates: *August 5th- 30th, 2019 *Costs: *free for partner institutions, 50 CAD otherwise *Location: *McGill (week 1), Universit? de Montr?al (week 2), ?cole Polytechnique (week 3) and Concordia University (week 4), Montr?al, Canada *Website: **https://brainhackmtl.github.io/school2019* *Inscription: * *https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brainhack-school-2019-registration-59972899557* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In 2006 he obtained a PhD in Psychology and Cognitive Science (with a minor in Neuroscience) from Indiana University where he worked with Richard Shiffrin. He then joined Mike Kahana's lab at the University of Pennsylvania as a post-doc and took up a faculty position at Swansea University in 2010. His website is at http://cogsci.info Abstract: Even though encoding and retrieval processes are both critical determinants of performance in memory tests, only their joint effects are observable in overt behavior. This has led to contentious debates about the nature of the signal elicited by recognition memory probes and about the relative contributions of encoding and retrieval processes in interactions between semantic and episodic memory systems. Using machine learning techniques to quantify relevant signals in brain activity as they unfold during engagement in memory tasks I will address these controversies. Specifically, I will present evidence for a single-route account of recognition memory that is compatible with contributions from familiarity and recollection signals, but relies on a unitary evidence signal that integrates all available evidence. I will also particularly implicate retrieval (rather than encoding) processes in the categorical organization of episodic memories. We hope to see you there / En esp?rant vous voir nombreux. L'?quipe de l'UNF / UNF Team Site: https://unf-montreal.ca Follow us on twittr at @UNF_montreal https://twitter.com/UNF_montreal -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From patrick.bermudez at gmail.com Wed Jul 17 15:02:41 2019 From: patrick.bermudez at gmail.com (Patrick Bermudez) Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:02:41 -0400 Subject: [BIC-announce] =?utf-8?q?Fwd=3A_The_Art_of_Imaging_-_Call_for_ima?= =?utf-8?q?ge_submissions_/_L=E2=80=99Art_de_l=E2=80=99imagerie_-_A?= =?utf-8?q?ppel_de_propositions_d=E2=80=99images_scientifiques?= In-Reply-To: References: <20190717182603.EB8E8C006B829@server.rbiq-qbin.qc.ca> Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Estrid Jakobsen Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 at 14:36 Subject: Fwd: The Art of Imaging - Call for image submissions / L?Art de l?imagerie - Appel de propositions d?images scientifiques To: Patrick Bermudez The Art of Imaging - Call for image submissions Do you have a beautiful scientific image that you would like to share with a wider audience? Images are an excellent way to reach a wide non-scientific audience and increase the impact and awareness of your research. In the field of bio-imaging, we are lucky to produce data that is often inherently ripe with aesthetic value. As part of QBIN?s mission to increase awareness and encourage and facilitate communication of bio-imaging research to a wider audience, we are looking for eye-catching examples of bio-imaging. Submitted images may be used for one or more of the following purposes, always with credit to the scientists and an explanation of the scientific value: - Promotion on our social media platforms - Inclusion in an image gallery on the QBIN website - Potential exhibition in printed and framed format at upcoming public events *Criteria for submission*: - The image was acquired/created using a bio-imaging method in the context of the author?s research. - The image should be created in high resolution (at least 1080x1080 pixels). - The image should be accompanied by a brief description (100-200 words) of its meaning and scientific value written for a lay audience. - You must have the right/permission to share the image for noncommercial purposes. Other notes: - The image may be edited to increase its aesthetic value, as long as the editing does not compromise its scientific integrity. - The image may represent unconventional forms of beauty. For example, an image can be intriguing, stimulate curiosity or other emotions, without being visually beautiful. The purpose is to engage the public through captivating images. *For submissions*, please email your image along with its description and author contact details (name, institution, email address) to qbincomms at gmail.com *For any questions*, please email Estrid Jakobsen at estrid.jakobsen at mcgill.ca ------------------------------ L?Art de l?imagerie - Appel de propositions d?images scientifiques Avez-vous une belle image issue de votre recherche que vous aimeriez partager avec un plus vaste public ? Les images repr?sentent un excellent moyen de joindre un auditoire non-scientifique, en plus d?augmenter la notori?t? et l?impact de vos travaux de recherche. Dans le domaine de la bio-imagerie, nous avons la chance de produire des images esth?tiquement riches qui suscitent de la curiosit? et des ?motions. Le RBIQ souhaite encourager et promouvoir la recherche en bio-imagerie aupr?s du grand public. Dans cet optique, nous sommes ? la recherche d?exemples de bio-imagerie qui captivent les regards. Les images soumises pourront ?tre utilis?es aux fins suivantes : - Promotion sur nos plateformes de m?dias sociaux - Inclusion dans une galerie d?images sur le site Web du RBIQ - Exposition possible en format imprim? et encadr? lors d??v?nements publics ? venir. ? noter que l?identit? du cr?ateur et une br?ve explication seront indiqu?es pour chacune des images utilis?es. *Crit?res d?admissibilit?* : - L?image doit ?tre acquise/cr??e ? l?aide d?une m?thode de bio-imagerie dans le cadre des travaux de recherche de l?auteur. - L?image doit ?tre cr??e dans un format haute-r?solution (au moins 1080x1080 pixels). - L?image doit ?tre accompagn?e d?une br?ve description (100 ? 200 mots) de sa valeur scientifique dans un langage adapt? au grand public. - Vous devez avoir le droit/l?autorisation de partager l?image ? des fins non commerciales. Note : - Une image pourrait subir des modifications visant ? augmenter sa valeur esth?tique sans que son int?grit? scientifique ne soit pas compromise - Les images pr?sentant des formes de beaut? non conventionnelles sont accept?es. Par exemple, une image peut ?tre intrigante, stimuler la curiosit? ou toute autre ?motion sans pour autant ?tre ?belle?. Le but est d?attirer le public avec des images captivantes. *Pour soumettre* une image, veuillez l?envoyer par courriel avec sa description et les coordonn?es de l?auteur (nom, institution, adresse ?lectronique) ? qbincomms at gmail.com *Pour toutes questions*, veuillez joindre Estrid Jakobsen par courriel ? estrid.jakobsen at mcgill.ca -- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Our particular objective is to encourage companies to contribute towards advancing the field of Neurotechnology, and thus we at the IEEE Brain Initiative are launching a special event during the conference on Monday, 28, October, 2019. The IEEE Brain Data Bank Challenge will be repeated during the SC 2019 and we encourage you and your colleagues to submit projects for winning a price-award. Industry involvement is crucial for accelerating the advancement in neurotechnology. Your participation as a well-established Neurotechnology corporation or a startup company will add great momentum to this IEEE Challenge?s overall goals. Our sponsorship package can include: 1. On site and participating in talks with multi-disciplinary R&D students and practitioners; 2. Present as a keynote speaker 3. Serve as a Judge if this topic is critical to your mission 4. Offer additional prizes carrying your organization logo 5. Offer to pay for registration of participating students Interested in becoming an exhibitor or sponsor? You can select from several options for contribution, whether directly with the SC committee if you are interested in being part of the exhibition hall or directly with the IEEE Brain Challenge. Packages starts at $1000_USD For more information, see the Challenge website for more details: https://brain.ieee.org/news/ieee-brain-data-bank-challenge-montreal-canada/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alain.dagher at mcgill.ca Fri Jul 19 13:15:54 2019 From: alain.dagher at mcgill.ca (A. Dagher, Dr.) Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:15:54 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] =?utf-8?q?Special_BIC_Seminar_Tuesday_July_23=2C_1?= =?utf-8?q?=3A00pm_De_Grandpr=C3=A9_Communications_Centre?= Message-ID: <2346815E-0477-4E93-BFBB-27634FB5CF22@mcgill.ca> Please join us for a special BIC Lecture next Tuesday Speaker: Tobias Hauser Principal Investigator, Sir Henry Dale Fellow Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research Wellcome Centre for Human NeuroImaging , University College London http://v1.tobiashauser.ch Title: What does variability within and between subjects tell us? De Grandpr? Centre 1:00pm - - - Alain Dagher MD Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University 3801 University St. Montr?al QC Canada H3A 2B4 (514) 398-1726 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Images are an excellent way to reach a wide non-scientific audience and increase the impact and awareness of your research. In the field of bio-imaging, we are lucky to produce data that is often inherently ripe with aesthetic value. As part of QBIN?s mission to increase awareness and encourage and facilitate communication of bio-imaging research to a wider audience, we are looking for eye-catching examples of bio-imaging. Submitted images may be used for one or more of the following purposes, always with credit to the scientists and an explanation of the scientific value: - Promotion on our social media platforms - Inclusion in an image gallery on the QBIN website - Potential exhibition in printed and framed format at upcoming public events *Criteria for submission*: - The image was acquired/created using a bio-imaging method in the context of the author?s research. - The image should be created in high resolution (at least 1080x1080 pixels). - The image should be accompanied by a brief description (100-200 words) of its meaning and scientific value written for a lay audience. - You must have the right/permission to share the image for noncommercial purposes. Other notes: - The image may be edited to increase its aesthetic value, as long as the editing does not compromise its scientific integrity. - The image may represent unconventional forms of beauty. For example, an image can be intriguing, stimulate curiosity or other emotions, without being visually beautiful. The purpose is to engage the public through captivating images. *For submissions*, please use this form *For any questions*, please email Estrid Jakobsen at estrid.jakobsen at mcgill.ca ------------------------------ L?Art de l?imagerie - Appel de propositions d?images scientifiques Avez-vous une belle image issue de votre recherche que vous aimeriez partager avec un plus vaste public ? Les images repr?sentent un excellent moyen de joindre un auditoire non-scientifique, en plus d?augmenter la notori?t? et l?impact de vos travaux de recherche. Dans le domaine de la bio-imagerie, nous avons la chance de produire des images esth?tiquement riches qui suscitent de la curiosit? et des ?motions. Le RBIQ souhaite encourager et promouvoir la recherche en bio-imagerie aupr?s du grand public. Dans cet optique, nous sommes ? la recherche d?exemples de bio-imagerie qui captivent les regards. Les images soumises pourront ?tre utilis?es aux fins suivantes : - Promotion sur nos plateformes de m?dias sociaux - Inclusion dans une galerie d?images sur le site Web du RBIQ - Exposition possible en format imprim? et encadr? lors d??v?nements publics ? venir. ? noter que l?identit? du cr?ateur et une br?ve explication seront indiqu?es pour chacune des images utilis?es. *Crit?res d?admissibilit?* : - L?image doit ?tre acquise/cr??e ? l?aide d?une m?thode de bio-imagerie dans le cadre des travaux de recherche de l?auteur. - L?image doit ?tre cr??e dans un format haute-r?solution (au moins 1080x1080 pixels). - L?image doit ?tre accompagn?e d?une br?ve description (100 ? 200 mots) de sa valeur scientifique dans un langage adapt? au grand public. - Vous devez avoir le droit/l?autorisation de partager l?image ? des fins non commerciales. Note : - Une image pourrait subir des modifications visant ? augmenter sa valeur esth?tique sans que son int?grit? scientifique ne soit pas compromise - Les images pr?sentant des formes de beaut? non conventionnelles sont accept?es. Par exemple, une image peut ?tre intrigante, stimuler la curiosit? ou toute autre ?motion sans pour autant ?tre ?belle?. Le but est d?attirer le public avec des images captivantes. *Pour soumettre une image*, veuillez utiliser ce formulaire *Pour toutes questions*, veuillez joindre Estrid Jakobsen par courriel ? estrid.jakobsen at mcgill.ca -- You can unsubscribe from this newsletter by following this link: https://www.rbiq-qbin.qc.ca/tiki-newsletters.php?unsubscribe=902101db183e096cf48e7065c7a33cbd -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alain.dagher at mcgill.ca Tue Jul 23 08:08:31 2019 From: alain.dagher at mcgill.ca (A. Dagher, Dr.) Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:08:31 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] BIC Seminar Today at 1:00pm Message-ID: Special BIC Lecture today Tobias Hauser Principal Investigator, Sir Henry Dale Fellow Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research Wellcome Centre for Human NeuroImaging, University College London http://v1.tobiashauser.ch Title: What does variability within and between subjects tell us? De Grandpr? Centre 1:00pm - - - Alain Dagher MD Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University 3801 University St. Montr?al QC Canada H3A 2B4 (514) 398-1726 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sylvain at bic.mni.mcgill.ca Tue Jul 23 16:59:25 2019 From: sylvain at bic.mni.mcgill.ca (Sylvain MILOT) Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:59:25 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [BIC-announce] Guest Speaker, Stewart Mostofsky, tomorrow (wednesday) Message-ID: Hello, I am very sorry about the last minute request. I am hoping that the invite for tomorrows talk can be sent to the listserv? Wednesday July 24th 1:00pm MNI - Grandpre Conference Room Dr. Mostofsky is a child neurologist and cognitive neuroscientist. He is a Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University and is the founder and director of the Center for Neuroimaging and Developmental Research at Kennedy Krieger Institute. In his research, Dr. Mostofsky applies neuroimaging, non-invasive neurostimulation, and behavioral methods to uncover the brain basis of developmental disabilities, including Autism, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome and learning disabilities. Dr. Mostofsky has had a particular focus on identifying differences in motor control and learning and how these movement patterns relate to differences in cognition and behavior. The findings generated from his research have provided a basis for pursuing novel therapeutic interventions for children with developmental disabilities. All the best, -- Scott Huberty Integrated Program in Neuroscience Mcgill University 3775 University Street Duff Medical Building, Office 332 Montreal, QC H3A 2B4 From boris.bernhardt at mcgill.ca Wed Jul 24 06:42:29 2019 From: boris.bernhardt at mcgill.ca (Boris Bernhardt) Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:42:29 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Autism talk: Stewart Mostofsky - Wed 24 July (Grandpre @ 1pm) Message-ID: Hi BIC & FYI - Steward Mostofsky, MD: Looking at movement in autism: computer vision, brain imaging and new views on detection and intervention. Today at 1PM in the de Grandpr? --- Please join us Wednesday July 24 at 1pm in the Grandpre -- Stewart Mostofsky, MD from Johns Hopkins will present his research on the motor domain in Autism using brain imaging. This talk should be relevant to many in the lab; refreshments and food will be provided by TACC. A PDF flier is attached with more information. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Wilson" > The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in Cognitive Neuroscience. We welcome applications from any area of cognitive neuroscience, including executive function, visual attention, perception, motor control, memory, emotion, and decision-making, but are especially interested in building our existing research programs in human development and aging. Methodological specialty within neuroimaging is open, but ideally the candidate would benefit from our strong existing program in MEG imaging and/or our new Siemens Prisma MRI, and develop a translational, theory-based neuroimaging program focusing on their area of interest. The successful applicants should expect strong financial support for building their research programs and would join a growing group of cognitive neuroscientists, both within the department and across campus, using MEG, fMRI, and other modalities. Successful candidates will have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in neuroscience, psychology, or computer science, with postdoctoral training and an excellent publication record for their career stage. Candidates should also have a sustained record of research and demonstrated ability, or evidence of the potential, to generate extramural funding commensurate with their career stage. Applicants should have the ability and interest to teach graduate courses in cognitive neuroscience, and to mentor PhD students in our growing Neuroscience PhD program. The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is a vibrant research environment with major resources and ample opportunities for training and trans-disciplinary collaboration. Resources include a 306-sensor MEG system, research-dedicated 3T Siemens Prisma magnet, multiple other 3T human MRI scanners, high-definition transcranial direct-current and alternating-current stimulation (HD-tDCS/tACS) equipment, eye-tracking equipment, and a state-of-the-art transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) suite. UNMC is located in Omaha, a metro area with a population of approximately one million, with major attractions and events. We expect to hire two faculty through the current initiative. We expect one would start before the close of 2019 and another would start in 2020. Interested applicants should submit a letter detailing current research interests and a curriculum vitae to Dr. Tony Wilson (tony.w.wilson at gmail.com). A list of the applicant?s five most important publications and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation will be requested at a later time. Review of applications will begin August 1st and will continue until the positions are filled. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. _______________________________________________________ Tony W. Wilson, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences Director, Center for Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Director, Core for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CAMRI) Vice Chair, Basic & Translational Research University of Nebraska Medical Center Tel: 402-552-6431 twwilson at unmc.edu https://DiconLab.org ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the BIOMAGCENTRAL list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=BIOMAGCENTRAL&A=1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jean-Francois.Malouin at bic.mni.mcgill.ca Mon Jul 29 15:46:57 2019 From: Jean-Francois.Malouin at bic.mni.mcgill.ca (Jean-Francois Malouin) Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:46:57 -0400 Subject: [BIC-announce] (forw) LORIS UX study Looking for Participants Message-ID: <20190729194657.GD28772@bic.mni.mcgill.ca> Some people might be interested to this post to bic-announce from a non-member that got blackholed. cheers, jf --- From: Yang Ding Subject: LORIS UX study Looking for Participants Dear BIC Medical Imaging Community, We are conducting a small scale UX study for LORIS imaging (loris.ca) workflow in collaboration with Dr. Pierre-Majorique L?ger from HEC and we are looking for volunteer participants. The compensation is $55 for one hour long test with six simple LORIS website frontend navigation tasks. Only requirement is for participants must NOT be familiar with LORIS imaging and candidate modules (less than 1h using either) If you are interested, please contact recruitment coordinator Thomas Ruel at hec.recrutement at gmail.com. The study will be conducted physically at HEC University de Montreal. Sincerely, Yang Ding Canadian Neonatal Brain Platform ----- End forwarded message ----- From sylvain.baillet at mcgill.ca Tue Jul 30 10:49:22 2019 From: sylvain.baillet at mcgill.ca (Sylvain Baillet, Dr) Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:49:22 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Brainstorm now fully interoperates with CAT12. Message-ID: <07AFF022-8428-4BEE-AD87-FDC2E7A04302@mcgill.ca> Great news, neuroimagers! In prep for EEG/MEG source mapping, obtain fast (~1hr) head tissue segmentation, cortical surface extraction & registration with atlases, etc. from T1 MRI now directly from Brainstorm, with seamless interoperation with SPM12 toolbox CAT12. https://twitter.com/sylvain_baillet/status/1156211949102882816 Full online tutorial: https://neuroimage.usc.edu/brainstorm/Tutorials/SegCAT12 Kudos to Francois Tadel for the integration, in collaboration with Christian Gaser and the CAT12 team. Best wishes, Sylvain. - Sylvain Baillet, PhD Professor, Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University @sylvain_baillet - > more [cid:C1084B07-0B8D-4D29-ABFD-B921CEE07EB5 at campus.MCGILL.CA] Best wishes, Sylvain. - Sylvain Baillet, PhD Professor, Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University @sylvain_baillet - > more -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Some view this as evidence against a causal role for consciousness in human decision-making and thus against free-will and even moral responsibility. I will survey some results that extended the Libet experiments in various directions as well as some criticism of those experiments. In particular, those studies focused on arbitrary decisions?purposeless, unreasoned, and without consequences. It remained less clear to what degree the RP generalizes to deliberate, more ecological decisions. A previous study directly compared deliberate and arbitrary decision-making during a $1000-donation task to non-profit organizations. They found the expected RPs for arbitrary decisions. But those were strikingly absent for deliberate ones. Those results and their accompanying drift-diffusion model were congruent with the RP representing accumulation of noisy, random fluctuations that drive arbitrary?but not deliberate?decisions. They further point to different neural mechanisms underlying deliberate and arbitrary decisions, challenging the generalizability of studies that argue for no causal role for consciousness in decision-making to real-life decisions. Much of the work in these studies therefore arguably debates the causal efficacy of conscious intentions in bringing about human action. I will thus also describe a current, large, international collaboration between neuroscientists and philosophers aimed at investigating these questions. Brief bio: Uri Maoz is a computational neuroscientist from Chapman University, UCLA, and Caltech. His work combines neurophysiological recordings (including online and real time), behavioral measurements, and theoretical modeling to provide a computational account of the neural underpinnings of volition and moral choice. He also currently leads a large, international and interdisciplinary project focused on how the brain underlies conscious, causal control of action. 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