On behalf of Sen Cheng, Sandhiya Vijayabaskaran and Laurenz Wiskott from the Institute of Neural Computation, Faculty for Computer Science, Ruhr University Bochum, I invite you to attend a colloquium series "Brains in Space: An Interdisciplinary Research Colloquium on Spatial Navigation".
In this colloquium, speakers will present their research in
various areas of spatial navigation, including behavioral,
neuroscientific, and theoretical approaches. The goal is to foster
interdisciplinary discussions along the lines of the review
article "A Map of Spatial Navigation for Neuroscience"
(Parra-Barrero et al., 2023) that proposes a taxonomy of spatial
navigation processes in mammals. The talks will cover a diverse
range of topics, from the neural underpinnings of navigation to
complex navigation behaviors. Attendees will gain a better
understanding of how the mammalian brain represents and navigates
through space, as well as learn about several cognitive processes
such as learning and memory through the lens of spatial
navigation.
The colloquium takes place virtually on Tuesday's from 16:00 to
17:30 (CET) and the complete schedule can be found at
https://www.ini.rub.de/teaching/courses/colloquium_brains_in_space_an_interdisciplinary_research_colloquium_on_spatial_navigation_winter_term_2024/
. The first talk is on October 29th 2024.
Confirmed speakers include: Arne Ekstrom, Klaus Gramann,
Michael Hornberger, Russell Epstein, Ed Manley and Behnam
Ghazinouri.
This colloquium is open to the public. Please feel free to
forward this information to any of your colleagues who may be
interested.
Zoom link: https://ruhr-uni-bochum.zoom-x.de/j/67839364827?pwd=RfcIgK8OUfjkwWTNCf80ARXy118xe8.1
[Meeting ID: 678 3936 4827; Passcode: 841644]
October 29th: Klaus Gramann - TU Berlin
Title: Mobile Brain/Body Imaging in Actively Navigating Humans
Abstract: The human brain is embodied, intertwined with
our physical form, leveraging this embodiment to enhance
perception in complex and dynamically changing environments.
Traditional brain imaging techniques have largely ignored these
aspects of embodied cognition. However, recent years have
witnessed a significant paradigm shift, with established brain
imaging technologies being employed outside conventional
experimental frameworks to record brain dynamics in actively
behaving individuals. This evolution in research methodologies
introduces new challenges in both hardware and analytical
approaches but allows for unprecedented insights into human brain
activity underlying natural cognition. In this presentation, I
will provide an overview of research in the Berlin Mobile
Brain/Body Imaging Labs that focus on the neural dynamics
underlying human navigation using mobile EEG technologies.
Utilizing Mobile Brain/Body Imaging (MoBI), I will present
findings from experiments that examine multisensory integration
during navigation, both within classical laboratory protocols and
in scenarios that permit full-body movement in virtual and
real-world settings. The results reveal substantial changes in
brain dynamics in actively behaving participants compared to
traditional brain imaging configurations, highlighting important
implications for future research directions.
We look forward to seeing you.
Kind regards,
Vinita
-- Vinita Samarasinghe Science Manager Arbeitsgruppe Computational Neuroscience Institut für Neuroinformatik Ruhr-Universität Bochum, NB 3/73 Postfachnummer 110 Universitätstr. 150 D-44801 Bochum Tel: +49 (0)234 32 27996 Email: samarasinghe@ini.rub.de