Recently, the OH BRC Brain Technologies Theme hosted its annual research day on the topic of clinical translation of brain technologies.
The event, which took place at the Richard Doll lecture theatre, highlighted the latest research into clinical applications of brain technologies, attracting a diverse audience of researchers, clinicians, and students.
The event was opened with a short introductory speech by Professor Mark Woolrich, Brain Technologies Theme Co-Lead.
The first session, chaired by Melanie Fleming, Associate Professor and Patient and Public Involvement Lead at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, focused on innovation in brain stimulation technologies.
One of the speakers in this session, Professor Charlotte Stagg, Professor of Human Neurophysiology, presented on novel technology for non-invasive brain stimulation.
Following a morning coffee break, the event shifted focus to brain and eye imaging, with a session chaired by Ludovica Griffanti, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and NIHR Oxford Senior Research Fellow.
During this session, NIHR Clinical Lecturer Graham Blackman presented on the Baseline Biomarker Check (BBC) Clinic and how leveraging brain technologies can advance early psychosis care.
After lunch, a session chaired by Professor Woolrich featured presentations on neurophysiology.
In this session Professor Ole Jensen, who recently joined as Chair of Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, presented on analysis tools facilitating Optically Pumped Magnetometers, a new technology for magnetoencephalographic (MEG) recordings, in cognitive and clinical neuroscience.
The final session of the day, chaired by Professor Heidi Johansen-Berg, Brain Technologies Theme Co-Lead, covered Training, Health Economics & PPIEP.
Speaking about the event, Professor Johansen-Berg said: “It was great to bring people together to share progress within the theme and to get inspiration from others.
“It was particularly exciting to learn about new technologies now available in Oxford, such as optically pumped magnetometers and transcranial ultrasound, that will open up future opportunities for clinical research.”
The event concluded with closing remarks and thanks to the event organisers leaving attendees inspired by the advancements and collaborative efforts in brain technology research.
Abstracts from the Brain Technologies event speakers can be found on the WIN website.
