SfN Satellite Symposium: Targeted Neuroplasticity to Enhance Rehabilitation

Symposium Description: The Symposium comprises 12 talks that describe many of the most exciting new protocols – non-invasive or invasive – that target beneficial plasticity to critical sites in the injured CNS, thereby enabling wider beneficial plasticity that markedly enhances recovery of function. Confirmed speakers to date include Stewart Baker, Jocelyne Bloch, Gregoire Courtine, Julius Dewald, James Grau, Ronaldo Ichiyama, Aiko Thompson, Monica Perez, and Jon Wolpaw. 

What's Included: Registration includes light refreshments, lunch, and a lunch-time poster session. Registration is $100 ($50 for students, postdoctoral fellows, and residents). If you have any dietary restrictions or if the registration fee is an impediment, contact us at TNP@neurotechcenter.org. 

When: October 4, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Where: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab 355 E Erie St. Chicago, IL 60611. 10th Floor Auditoriums. 

Targeted Plasticity: The central nervous system remains capable of change, or plasticity, throughout life. This new knowledge is driving development of novel plasticity-inducing protocols for rehabilitation of neurological impairments. These protocols target beneficial change to CNS sites that are important in behaviors such as walking or reach-and-grasp. The targeted change benefits performance and enables better practice. In turn, better practice then leads to widespread beneficial changes that improve overall function.

Save the Date! On October 3rd we will be hosting an additional hands-on workshop - Registration and details coming soon!

Accommodations: Aloft Chicago Mag Mile 243 E Ontario St. Chicago, IL 60611

The conference site is wheelchair accessible. Accessible materials, sign language interpretation and personal assistance are available with advance notice. Contact TNP@neurotechcenter.org if you require any accommodations at least 30 days prior to the event.

Cancellations: All cancellations must be requested by email at TNP@neurotechcenter.org. Refunds, less a 20% administrative charge will be given until 30 days before the start date of the event. The organizers reserve the right to cancel or change any programs for due cause. The cancellation of a program by the host site will result in a full refund of the registration fee.