Brain, Body and Robotics. The Dialogue Between Biological and Man-made Machines.

Neuroscientists seek new ways to cure and prevent brain disorders and bridge gaps in our understanding of brain function. What distinguishes neuroscience from the rest of otherwise interesting scientific fields is the most fascinating and fundamental question ever posed by a human being – “How does the brain work?” In this general overview lecture we will cover some recent breakthroughs and glimpse into the future of Neuroscience and related technologies.

Lecturer: Dr. Sergiy Yakovenko, Neural Engineering Laboratory, West Virginia University, School of Medicine (West Virginia, USA)