With this conference we hope to stimulate interdisciplinary research for enhancing knowledge in and application of neuroscience. We define convergence as the merging of distinct technologies, processing disciplines, or devices into a unified whole to create new scientific approaches and opportunities. This involves the integration of various fields of study – particularly engineering, physical sciences, and life sciences."

Opening speech:
State Secretary Ragnhild Setsaas, Ministry of Education and Research

Key note lectures:
Jens Schouenborg, Neuronano Research Center, Lund University, Sweden
“Nanostructured Brain Machine Interfaces for communication with the conscious brain and therapy"

Bengt Winblad, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet
“Present and future strategies for the treatment of Alzheimer Disease”

Sean Hill, International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF), Karolinska Institutet
“Collaborative research infrastructure for data sharing and integration in neuroscience”

The full programme can be downloaded here: Programme 2012 (PDF-293.1 KB)

The meeting is free of charge and the registration deadline is Nov 1, 2012. Please click here to register.

Welcome to join the neuroscientific presentations and discussions!

Please note that the Nansen Neuroscience Network (NNN) will organize a meeting about the EU Joint Programme - Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) to explore collaboration within and outside the network directly following the conference.