Day 9 Summary (Part 2)– May 6: BCI for Brain Assessment, Communication, and Rehabilitation
Day 9 of the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2025 focused on cutting-edge applications of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for diagnosing, supporting, and rehabilitating individuals with brain injuries and disorders of consciousness. Kicking off with talks from g.tec medical engineering, Christoph Guger and Rupert Ortner introduced practical BCI systems like mindBEAGLE for assessment, communication, and rehabilitation.
The program continued with Jitka Annen exploring brain states linked to consciousness, followed by Gernot Müller-Putz presenting non-invasive movement control for paralyzed individuals. Yaara Erez highlighted how electrophysiological tools are being translated into surgical settings, and Thibault Collin and Icare Sakr showcased a brain-to-spine digital bridge that restores voluntary movement—earning them 2nd place in the BCI Award.
Luca Tonin reflected on real-world insights from Cybathlon, while Oana Geman and Sara Sharghilavan discussed BCI applications in speech processing. Victoria Peterson tackled the challenge of decoding motor imagery across sessions, and Muhammad Parvaz demonstrated how EEG is used to study substance use disorders.
The day concluded with Susan Boehnke presenting a neurotech innovation training program, Jennifer Chandler addressing ethical and legal concerns, Felix Adochiei sharing g.tec’s role in behavioral BCI studies, and Steven Laureys closing with insights on neuroplasticity and communication recovery in brain-injured patients.
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Day 9 of the BCI & Neurotechnology Spring School 2025 focused on cutting-edge applications of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for diagnosing, supporting, and rehabilitating individuals with brain injuries and disorders of consciousness. Kicking off with talks from g.tec medical engineering, Christoph Guger and Rupert Ortner introduced practical BCI systems like mindBEAGLE for assessment, communication, and rehabilitation.
The program continued with Jitka Annen exploring brain states linked to consciousness, followed by Gernot Müller-Putz presenting non-invasive movement control for paralyzed individuals. Yaara Erez highlighted how electrophysiological tools are being translated into surgical settings, and Thibault Collin and Icare Sakr showcased a brain-to-spine digital bridge that restores voluntary movement—earning them 2nd place in the BCI Award.
Luca Tonin reflected on real-world insights from Cybathlon, while Oana Geman and Sara Sharghilavan discussed BCI applications in speech processing. Victoria Peterson tackled the challenge of decoding motor imagery across sessions, and Muhammad Parvaz demonstrated how EEG is used to study substance use disorders.
The day concluded with Susan Boehnke presenting a neurotech innovation training program, Jennifer Chandler addressing ethical and legal concerns, Felix Adochiei sharing g.tec’s role in behavioral BCI studies, and Steven Laureys closing with insights on neuroplasticity and communication recovery in brain-injured patients.
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