| Start Date: | 11/21/2014 | Start Time: | 4:00 PM |
| End Date: | 11/21/2014 | End Time: | 5:30 PM |
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Event Description
Arko Ghosh, PhD, Institute of Neuroinformatics, University of Zurich / ETH Zurich, Switzerland, will discuss how the adult brain adjusts to the history of our sensory experiences and motor skills by shifting neuronal resources on demand. For instance, in musical string players more neuronal activity is dedicated to the fingers than in regular controls. Our recent research is aimed at unraveling how fluctuations in our regular day-to-day movements (re)shape the brain. One outstanding feature of this program is that it infers sensory and motor history through the ubiquitous use of smartphones, and it links the historical personal digital records to brain physiology, perception, and motor performance measures. Linking digital history to current brain activity may not only help explain inter-individual differences, but it may also unlock a range of clinical and basic applications, from forecasting brain activity to detecting neurological disorders, even before they become problematic. For more info, please visit www.biomed.drexel.edu. |
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Location:
Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building (PISB), Room 120, located at the corner of 33rd and Chestnut Streets. |
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