Mathematical modeling in Motor Neuroscience.
A Short Course and Scientific Meeting
In honor of Lance Optican Meeting pictures Final program
To celebrate the work of our friend and colleague Dr. Lance Optican for his outstanding contribution to the understanding of sensorimotor systems and neurological disorders through mathematical modeling we are organizing a three-day meeting in Pavia, Italy, June 6th – 8th.
In order to stimulate the interest for the interdisciplinary field of mathematical modeling applied to both eye movements and to other sensorimotor systems we have organized the occasion around two programs.
First, in the mornings, there will be a Short Course with didactic lectures, aimed at introducing more basic and clinical researchers to the use of mathematical models in scientific and clinical investigation. The lectures will have two teachers: the first presenting a mathematical modeling topic and the second will emphasize the implications of the proposed models both in health and disease, presenting interactions between basic physiology and clinical problems.
Second, in the afternoons there will be a more traditional Research Meeting with platform and poster presentations on the various issues related to modeling in the field of motor neuroscience.
With this event we hope to attract a wide audience including students (hopefully some of whom will become future colleagues), postdoctoral fellows and junior scientists, as well as established leaders in our field, both in research and teaching.
Information about the meeting and preliminary program can also be found on the official conference website (http://www.bquadro-congressi.it/dettaglio_evento.php?Id=586)
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:
Silvia Colnaghi, R. John Leigh, Christian Quaia, Stefano Ramat, Alessandra Rufa, Aasef Shaikh, Maurizio Versino, David S. Zee
SHORT COURSE
Short Course Topics:
1 From differential equations to linear control systems
2 Closed loop and non-linear systems
3 State-space equations and learning
4 Integrators and optimal control
5 Bayesian modeling in perception and decision making
6 Maps and sensorimotor transformations
7 Neuromimetic models and oscillations
Confirmed Short Course Speakers:
Engineering
Henrietta Galiana, Stefan Glasauer, Philippe Lefèvre, Daniel Merfeld, Lance Optican, Reza Shadmehr, John Van Opstal
Clinical
Joseph L. Demer, R. John Leigh, Janet Rucker, Barry Seemungal, Aasef Shaikh, Dominik Straumann, David S. Zee
RESEARCH MEETING
Abstract Submission:
You are invited to submit a research abstract for the afternoon meeting “Mathematical models in neuroscience: lessons learned from the ocular motor system”.
Abstracts involving all aspects of mathematical modeling in motor neuroscience may be accepted.
As a general guideline, topics may involve modeling the different types of eye movements, the motor plant, central processing, self-motion perception, sensorimotor transformations, motor learning and memory, decision-making and motor planning.
Abstracts on other topics may also be accepted provided they are related to mathematical modeling in the field of motor neurosciences.
There will be both podium and poster presentations, we will try to accommodate your preferences.
The authors of accepted abstracts will have the opportunity of submitting, by September 2018, a manuscript for the special issue of Progress in Brain Research that will publish the proceedings of the meeting.
The regular abstract submission portal closes on March 29th, 2018
- Register for the conference www.bquadro-congressi.it (see Registration)
- Consult the session types to decide how you would like to participate
- Proceed to the abstract submission console
- Select the New Abstract button on the console page, and follow the on-screen instructions to submit the appropriate abstract type
- You will receive an email message when you have successfully submitted your abstract to confirm that it has been accepted
Abstracts will be approved according to their scientific merit. Notification of acceptance and information regarding presentations will be forwarded to all submitters and/or presenters after the reviewing process by e-mail. In case you will not receive your notification, please contact the congress secretariat at beba@bquadro-congressi.it
It is mandatory for the presenting author of an accepted abstract to attend the conference.
Abstract Presentations – Session Details
All abstract presenters will be contacted on April 20th, 2018 with their session and presentation details.
Contact Information
Please provide full name, academic degree(s), institution, address, and email address. As the first author (presenting author), you will receive all future correspondence from Bquadro-congressi.it regarding the status of your abstract.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
SHORT COURSE 6th June 2018
08.00 Registration
08.15 Institutional Welcome
08.30 Opening Introduction
S. Ramat
From differential equations to linear control systems
08.45 S. Ramat
10.00 D. Straumann
10.30 Coffee break
Closed-loop and nonlinear systems.
10.45 P. Lefèvre
12.00 J.L. Demer
12.30 Closing
12.30-13.00 Light lunch (Full Meeting participants only)
By bike, by bus, by shuttle reach the conference venue
RESEARCH MEETING
13.30 Registration
14.00 Institutional Welcome
14.15 Opening Introduction
Scientific Committee
14.30-16:10 I Session – 5 talks
16.10 Coffee break
16:30-18:10 II Session – 5 talks
18.15 Closing
18.15-19.30 Guided visit. Back to the past: Motor Neuroscience in Pavia
19:30 Welcome cocktail at the Broletto Palace
7th June 2018
SHORT COURSE
08.30 Registration
State-space equations and learning
08.45 R. Shadmehr
10.00 A. Shaikh
10.30 Coffee break
Integrators and optimal control
10.45 D. Merfeld
11.45 R. J. Leigh and D.S.Zee
Bayesian modeling in perception and decision-making
12.15 S. Glasauer
13:00 Closing
13.00-13.30 Light lunch (Full Meeting participants only)
By bike, by bus, by shuttle reach the conference venue
RESEARCH MEETING
13.45 Registration
14.20-16:00 III Session – 5 Talks
16.00 Coffee break
16.20-17:40 IV Session – 4 Talks
17.40 Closing
18.30-19.30 Guided visit. Walking tour: Pavia and its history
19.30 Social dinner
8th June 2018
SHORT COURSE
08.30 Registration
Maps and sensorimotor transformations
09.00 J. Van Opstal
10.15 B. Seemungal
10.45 Coffee break
Neuromimetic models and oscillations
11.00 L. Optican
12.15 J. Rucker
12.45 Short course closing remarks
13.00-13.30 Light lunch (Full Meeting participants only)
By bike, by bus, by shuttle reach the conference venue
RESEARCH MEETING
13.45 Registration
14.20-16.00 V Session – 5 Talks
16.00 Coffee break
16.20-18.00 VI Session – 5 Talks
18.00 Closing remarks
GENERAL INFORMATION
Conference venue:
Short Course 6-7-8 June, mornings
Fondazione Mondino Istituto Neurologico Nazionale a Carattere Scientifico | IRCCS
Via Magenes 27100 Pavia – Italia
Research Meeting 6-7-8 June, afternoons
Aula Foscolo – Università degli Studi di Pavia
Corso Strada Nuova, 65 – 27100 Pavia – Italia
Official language:
The official language is English. Simultaneous interpretation is not provided. It is therefore expected that authors are able to present their research more or less fluently in English.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
How to apply and register
All participants are required to register using the “online form”, which can be found on this website and to pay via wire transfer. Please note that the number of places available is limited.
Online registrations will close by June 5th, 2018 or upon completion of the capacity of the conference venues.
Online registration procedure for new users
Please fill in the personal data requested.
Please confirm the entered data by clicking the “Submit” button at the bottom of the form.
Registration fees:
Early bird by March 29th, 2018
| Full rate | PhD students and Post-docs | Students | |
| Full meeting1 | 400 € | 340 € | 300 € |
| Short course only2 | 250 € | 220 € | 170 € |
| Research meeting only2 | 250 € | 220 € | 170 € |
| Social program only3 | 120 € |
Late registration March 30th – June 5th, 2018
| Full rate | PhD students and Post-docs | Students | |
| Full meeting1 | 500 € | 400 € | 350 € |
| Short course only2 | 300 € | 250 € | 200 € |
| Research meeting only2 | 300 € | 250 € | 200 € |
| Social program only3 | 150 € |
On site registration
| Full rate | PhD students and Post-docs | Students | |
| Full meeting1 | 550 € | 450 € | 400 € |
| Short course only2 | 350 € | 300 € | 250 € |
| Research meeting only2 | 350 € | 300 € | 250 € |
| Social program only3 | 200 € |
- Includes coffee breaks, lunches on the 6, 7 and 8, welcome cocktail on the 6th, social dinner on the 7th, guided visits to the historical museums and sites of the university, and to the city of Pavia.
- Includes coffee breaks during the course or the meeting, welcome cocktail on the 6th, social dinner on the 7th, guided visits to the historical museums and sites of the university, and to the city of Pavia
- Includes welcome cocktail on the 6th, social dinner on the 7th, guided visits to the historical museums and sites of the university, and to the city of Pavia
The fee includes: the congress kit, certificate of attendance, ECM italian certificate,
Fees are quoted in euro (EUR) and per person.
Payments in other currencies will not be accepted.
Methods of Payment
Wire transfer
The wire transfer must be headed to:
Comitato Organizzatore Mathematical Modeling in Motor Neuroscience
Via S. Giovanni in Borgo, 4 – 27100 Pavia
Banca Centropadana Credito Cooperativo
Corso Cairoli 27 –27100 Pavia – Italy
IBAN IT55J0832411300000000165985
Code BIC/Swift ICRAITRR900
Please fill in the bank “Cause” box with your family name and “18 PPR18”
ALL WIRE TRANSFER CHARGES ARE ON THE PARTICIPANTS.
Registration forms filled with wrong fees or with incomplete data for invoice, will NOT be considered.
Phone Registrations are NOT allowed.
Registration will be confirmed only after full payment (verified by Bquadro congressi srl)
Invoice availability will be notified to each participant by e-mail (same address used for registration).
Your valid invoice will be downloadable as a PDF File from www.bquadro-congressi.it
To finalize the registration, it is mandatory to send a copy of the wire transfer for the registration fee to matmodelns@gmail.com and cc staff@bquadro-congressi.it
Paypal
You can pay your congress fees securely through Paypal too.
Please fill the registration form and continue the payment with Paypal.
To finalize the registration, it is mandatory to send a copy of the Paypal receipt for the registration fee to matmodelns@gmail.com and cc staff@bquadro-congressi.it
For cancellations received after May 25th, no refund will be possible.
HOTEL REGISTRATION
A number of rooms have been pre-booked for the participants.
We can make reservations in hotels of different categories and prices up to April 3rd, 2018.
The hotels have limited capacities. It is recommended that you make your hotel booking as early as possible. Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If the first-choice hotel / category has already been sold out we reserve the right to arrange accommodation in another hotel / category.
Payment of the hotel bill will be settled directly with the hotel but the reservation must be guaranteed per credit card.
Please note that the booking fee is 10,00€ per one booking through the Bquadro Agency
No shows for hotel bookings will be charged to your credit card.
After the 3rd, April 2018 we will not be able to grant all accommodation options.
For information and/or reservation please contact Bquadro Agency by mail beba@bquadro-congressi.it
| Hotel | Double – 1 guest | Double | Location |
| Hotel Moderno**** | 130 Euro | 145 Euro | City center |
| Hotel Cascina Scova SPA**** | 150 Euro | 165 Euro | City outskirts. 10 minutes by car to the city center and short course venue– Free parking |
| Hotel Rosengarten*** | 89 Euro | 100 Euro | City center |
| Hotel Excelsion *** | 80 Euro | 95 Euro | City center |
AGENDA
Deadlines
| Abstract submission | March 29th, 2018 |
| Abstract session notification | April 20th, 2018 |
| Registration Early bird by | March 29th, 2018 |
| Late registration | March 30th – June 5th, 2018 |
| Registrations end by | June 5th, 2018 |
| Hotel & College registration up to | April 3rd, 2018 |
ORGANIZING SECRETARIAT
Bquadro Congressi srl | via San Giovanni in Borgo 4, 27100 Pavia
tel.(+39) 0382 302859 | fax (+39) 0382 27697 | e-mail: beba@bquadro-congressi.it www.bquadro-congressi.it
IVA, C.F. e C.C.I.I.A.A. 02033060183 | n° R.E.A. Pavia 240183
The image at the top of the page shows on the left hand side the drawing of the cerebellum presented by Camillo Golgi at his Nobel lecture in 1906, on the right hand side a drawing of the human head by Antonio Scarpa (1801), and, overlayed on both drawings, a mathematical model of the saccadic system by Lance Optican (2017) (in Optican LM and Pretegiani E (2017) A GABAergic Dysfunction in the Olivary–Cerebellar–Brainstem Network May Cause Eye Oscillations and Body Tremor. II. Model Simulations of Saccadic Eye Oscillations. Front. Neurol. 8:372. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00372). Both Antonio Scarpa and Camillo Golgi were professors in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Pavia.