From boris.bernhardt at mcgill.ca Thu Jul 2 17:12:46 2020 From: boris.bernhardt at mcgill.ca (Boris Bernhardt) Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2020 21:12:46 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] =?utf-8?q?Fwd=3A_Neuro_Event=3A_July_8=2C_4_pm_-_F?= =?utf-8?q?eindel_Virtual_Brain_and_Mind_Seminar_at_The_Neuro=3A_=E2=80=9C?= =?utf-8?q?Structural_connectome_manifolds_in_typical_and_atypical_develop?= =?utf-8?b?bWVudOKAnQ==?= References: Message-ID: <16653C3D-0679-4DA1-AAFA-48D13C6CFE39@mcgill.ca> Hi BIC & FYI - > Begin forwarded message: > > From: NeuroCommunications > Subject: Neuro Event: July 8, 4 pm - Feindel Virtual Brain and Mind Seminar at The Neuro: ?Structural connectome manifolds in typical and atypical development? > Date: July 2, 2020 at 2:18:02 PM EDT > To: > Reply-To: NeuroCommunications > > > > > > > > > > > Feindel Virtual Brain and Mind Seminar at The Neuro: > ?Structural connectome manifolds in typical and atypical development? > > Wednesday, July 8, 2020 > 4:00 - 5:00PM > Zoom (Registration Required)? > > Speaker: Bo-yong Park > Postdoctoral researcher, The Neuro > > Talk abstract > Recent advances in neuroimaging acquisition and analysis techniques provide novel ways to assess brain networks in vivo, which has put systems neuroscience in an unprecedented position to understand macroscale neural organization, development, and disease. Here, I present novel approaches to model structural connectome data based on cutting edge manifold learning techniques that can capture gradients of macroscale neural organization. I will present recent works that show (1) how manifolds learning techniques applied to whole-brain diffusion MRI connectomes can identify smooth gradients of structural connectivity variations and how they can predict time-varying changes in neural function. I will furthermore show (2) how they can be used for tracking neurodevelopment and for the prediction of cognitive maturation during adolescence, and finally (3) how they can index connectome-level perturbations in autism spectrum conditions, a prevalent and persistent condition of brain connectivity. > > The Feindel Virtual Brain and Mind (VBM) Seminar Series > Advancing the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918?2014), former Director of the Neuro (1972?1984) and Founding Director of the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre (1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging. > > Speakers will include scientists from across The Neuro, as well as colleagues and collaborators locally and from around the world. The series is intended to provide a virtual forum for scientists and trainees to continue to foster interdisciplinary exchanges on the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of brain and cognitive disorders. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in presenting please contact us to secure a spot on the schedule. > > Looking forward to reconnecting! > > Nathan Spreng > Boris Bernhardt > Bratislav Misic > > To register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/feindel-virtual-brain-and-mind-seminar-at-the-neuro-presents-bo-yong-park-tickets-112101737314 > Contact : Sasha Kelly, Events Coordinator, sasha.kelly at mcgill.ca > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 6289 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Jean-Baptiste Poline Danilo Bzdok -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbpoline at gmail.com Mon Jul 6 16:57:30 2020 From: jbpoline at gmail.com (JB Poline) Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2020 16:57:30 -0400 Subject: [BIC-announce] Fwd: PhD Position on the Brain, Language and Multilingualism In-Reply-To: <158100966a7f41d6a1fcd35511e31ea6@unige.ch> References: <158100966a7f41d6a1fcd35511e31ea6@unige.ch> Message-ID: Dear all, For your information and dissemination. Cheers JB ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Narly Golestani Date: Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 4:42 PM Subject: PhD Position on the Brain, Language and Multilingualism To: Narly Golestani Dear Colleagues, I would be grateful if you could please circulate the below job advertisement to anyone who may be interested. Many thanks in advance and best wishes, Narly. ****************************************** With the launch of a new ?NCCR Evolving Language? ( http://www.snf.ch/SiteCollectionDocuments/nfs/Faktenblatt_NCCR_evolvinglanguage_en.pdf), which involves nearly 40 different research groups from a large variety of disciplines across Switzerland, we seek to fill a *PhD position for a four-year project,* starting in September or October 2020. Our goal is to make progress in understanding *language giftedness* from cognitive, psychological and neural perspectives. To this end, we plan to carry out a set of studies involving acquisition of both *behavioral measures of cognitive and language-related abilities *(e.g. auditory/perceptual abilities, phonemic perception and production, inductive learning, working memory etc) and of *brain imaging measures* (fMRI and sMRI). The project will be supervised by Narly Golestani (University of Geneva) and Raphael Berthele (University of Fribourg), and will be done in collaboration with a postdoctoral fellow. Data will be collected with Francophone (mono- and multilingual) subjects. Applicants should hold have a background in *cognitive neuroscience or psychology*, with solid experience in *brain functional neuroimaging* (ideally fMRI), *behavioral testing* and strong *statistics* skills. Command of the *French and English languages* is essential. Given hiring restrictions due to Covid19, priority will be given to European applicants, at least for now. The NCCR places great emphasis on gender diversity and we particularly encourage women to apply. Applicants may send a pdf file including a cover letter, a CV, names and contact information of 3 references as well as any other relevant documents to Narly.Golestani at unige.ch and Raphael.berthele at unifr.ch. *Deadline for application: July 22nd 2020* *-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* *Brain and Language Lab* *Prof. Narly GOLESTANI * Department of Psychology Campus Biotech *9 Chemin des Mines, * *1202 Gen?ve* *+41 22 379 53 52* http://www.brainandlanguagelab.org https://twitter.com/brain_lang_lab *-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Engemann > Talk abstract > In clinical neuroscience, success often depends on reading out multiple modalities, i.e., brain images and physiological signals. However, clinical reality often sets limits on data availability. Is combining multiple modalities for predictive modeling worth the extra effort when data is regularly incomplete? In [1], we proposed a multi-modal machine learning model with explicit support for handling missing modalities. Combining MRI, fMRI and magnetoencephalography on the Cam-CAN database not only significantly enhanced age prediction but also facilitated detection of age-related cognitive decline captured by the estimated brain age delta. In, particular, combining MEG with MRI yielded enhanced detection of changes in fluid intelligence, sleep quality and memory function, highlighting the complementarity of these distinct biomedical signals. Strikingly, the added value of MEG was best explained by relatively simple features, i.e., the spatial distribution of fast brain rhythms in the beta/alpha range. These results potentially open the door to clinical translation via EEG-technology that is widely available in the hospital setting. > > Unfortunately, MRI scans are not always available, closing the door to source modeling with individual anatomy. What then? Call linear models for rescue? While very effective for regressing biomedical outcomes on M/EEG signals, they fail systematically if the cortical generator of an observed behavior is oscillatory. In that case, volume conduction induces distortions on extracranial signals mitigating the applicability of linear models. However, accurate modeling volume conduction depends on the availability of individual MRIs in the first place. In [2,3] we demonstrate through mathematical analysis, simulations and prediction of age from MEG (Cam-CAN) and EEG (Temple University Hospital) how to, nevertheless, construct predictive linear models in different data generating scenarios. We conclude that Riemannian geometry offers a practical alternative to source localization when predicting from power spectra, potentially enabling end-to-end learning without preprocessing. > > The Feindel Virtual Brain and Mind (VBM) Seminar Series > Advancing the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918?2014), former Director of the Neuro (1972?1984) and Founding Director of the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre (1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms. The talks will highlight the latest advances and discoveries in neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging. > > Speakers will include scientists from across The Neuro, as well as colleagues and collaborators locally and from around the world. 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Longtin (Univ of Ottawa), Nonlinear Dynamics of Brain Rhythms (Aug 10) Dr. Shimon Amir (Concordia), Nature and Function of Circadian Clock Genes (Aug 11) Career Panel led by former CREATE trainees in industry (Aug 10) Workshop on Startups in the Life Sciences (Aug 11) Poster Sessions (Aug 10 and 11) Please register for the Symposium here. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: PrelimProgramAug10-11.PNG Type: image/png Size: 105721 bytes Desc: PrelimProgramAug10-11.PNG URL: From ted.strauss at mcgill.ca Wed Jul 22 16:14:29 2020 From: ted.strauss at mcgill.ca (Theodore J P Strauss, Mr) Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:14:29 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Data management plan (DMP) for Neuroimaging studies. Request for feedback Message-ID: Hello BIC, I've been working on a project to develop a data management plan (DMP) template specific for neuroimaging studies. This was initiated by the Portage Network; for background see here. Once finalized, this tool would be used to plan for the data needs of a project, and to communicate those plans to different stakeholders. The tri-agency funders may soon require -and already recommend- DMPs as part of grant proposals. See the first draft of the DMP template for neuroimaging studies here. Your feedback directly on the google doc would be greatly appreciated! Never heard of a DMP? Here's a little background: * What is a DMP? A formal plan describing how research data are managed throughout the lifecycle of a research project. Click here 1 for more details. * What is a DMP template? A series of questions, arranged into sections, that helps a researcher prepare their DMP. The template will eventually be loaded onto a web-based software called the DMP Assistant (here 1). Questions while reviewing: * Would you fill out the DMP questions for your study? 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I will review various nonlinear mechanisms for oscillation, paying special attention to distinguishing endogeneous rhythms from forced ones, and to stochastic effects. I will present a recent theory on the burstiness of rhythms: how they often present in brief epochs. Finally I will discuss techniques to decipher the circuitry behind rhythms from data, which may lead to a personalized medicine approach to correcting faulty rhythms. August 11, 2pm: Dr. Shimon Amir Director, Centre for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology Concordia University "Nature and Function of Circadian Clock Genes" Circadian clocks are biological pacemakers that generate daily oscillations in a variety of biological functions. Circadian clock genes are present in all tissues and cell types. Disruption of clock genes in the brain is associated with loss of circadian behavioral and physiological rhythms, including changes in motivation and cognition. I will describe work on circadian clock genes in the striatum, a critical region for reward processing and appetitive and consummatory behaviors. I will discuss the role of dopamine in the regulation of rhythmic clock gene expression in medium spiny neurons. I will then describe the impact of selective disruption of clock gene expression on alcohol drinking. Results will show these circadian clocks exert a selective, sexually dimorphic influence on alcohol consumption in mice, conferring protection in males and risk in females without affecting reward sensitivity or global circadian rhythms. For the full program and registration: https://cd-create.org/events/