20 januari 2009

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Neurophysiology has gained a prominent role in clinical and cognitive neuropsychiatry. Although it is mainly used as a tool to support decision processes and treatment strategies in individual patient care, neurophysiology has a tremendous potential in neuroscience, as it covers the entire span from the individual neuronal activity to interactions in large neuronal assemblies and functional networks underlying the dynamics of complex higher order behaviour. This symposium aims at covering both clinical and fundamental aspects of neurophysiology. Moreover, it is our aim to illustrate the use of advanced neurophysiological technology in the treatment of patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. In order to achieve this ambitious goal, we have invited eminent speakers in this fascinating field who will share their ideas in comprehensive lectures on their area of research. These lectures will be complemented with two workshops. To set the stage, the focus of the symposium will be highlighted from within the clinical neuropsychiatric field. Following this, two lectures covering neuronal networks in cognition and neural network modelling will elaborate on fundamental and instrumental aspects of functional neurophysiology. In the remaining two morning sessions, the theoretical aspects of two applications will be highlighted: repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and brain-computer interfaces. The practical aspects of these two applications will be illustrated in two afternoon workshops on each of the applications. We would be delighted to welcome you in Ghent for what promises to be a memorable scientific and social event! We hope to meet you on April 25th.

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