Part of IEM INNOVATION WEEK (April 12-16, 2021)
Welcome to the MN Neuromodulation Symposium organized by the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) and MnDRIVE Brain Conditions. Neuromodulation is a rapidly-growing field, encompassing a wide spectrum of implantable and non-invasive technology-based approaches for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Advancing the field of neuromodulation represents challenges in:
Developing engineering methodologies
Understanding mechanisms of neuromodulation at cellular and system levels
Clinical translation to treat patients
Shaping the regulatory process for emerging technologies and approaches
This symposium is aimed at bringing together basic scientists, engineers, clinicians, industrial practitioners and entrepreneurs to discuss challenges and opportunities in neuromodulation. The symposium will consist of plenary presentations by leaders in academia, industry and government, and poster presentations to exchange ideas in this exciting field. The Symposium, which is part of IEM Innovation Week, will be held immediately following the Design of Medical Devices Conference. We look forward to seeing you, virtually, on April 15 and 16, 2021.
Themes for this year are:
Neuromodulation for Pain Treatment. Session Chairs: Carolyn Fairbanks, Lucy Vulchanova, George Wilcox
Spinal cord stimulation for restoration of volitional and autonomic control in spinal cord injury. Session Chair: David Darrow & Aaron Phillips
Next generation targets for deep brain stimulation. Session Chair: Matt Johnson
