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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T104000
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URL:https://www.eng.ufl.edu/news-events/events/ise-seminar-magnetoencephal
 ography-meg-revealing-brain-activity-functional-mapping-and-connectomics/
SUMMARY:ISE Seminar: Magnetoencephalography (MEG): Revealing Brain Activity
 \, Functional Mapping\, and Connectomics
DESCRIPTION:Magnetoencephalography (MEG): Revealing Brain Activity\, Functi
 onal Mapping\, and Connectomics\nAbbas Babajani-Feremi\, PhD\nAssociate Pr
 ofessor\nDepartment of Neurology &amp\; AI\nUniversity of Florida\nMagneto
 encephalography (MEG) has emerged as a powerful tool for investigating bra
 in activity\, significantly advancing our comprehension of various neurolo
 gical conditions. This presentation aims to elucidate the remarkable poten
 tial of MEG in the r localization of brain activity\, functional mapping\,
  and brain connectomics.\nThe first objective of this talk is to compare a
 nd contrast MEG with other modalities\, specifically electroencephalograph
 y (EEG). By examining the strengths and limitations of each modality\, par
 ticipants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how MEG stands out as
  a valuable technique for studying epileptic phenomena. The unique ability
  of MEG to capture magnetic fields generated by neural activity with excep
 tional spatial and temporal resolution will be highlighted.\nMoving on to 
 the second objective\, this speech will delve into the applications of MEG
  in localizing epileptiform discharges and functional brain mapping. Parti
 cipants will gain insights into how MEG provides precise information about
  the source and spread of epileptic activity\, facilitating accurate local
 ization and aiding in surgical planning. Additionally\, the utilization of
  MEG for functional brain mapping will be explored\, showing its role in m
 apping cortical regions involved in language\, motor\, and sensory functio
 ns.\nLastly\, the third objective aims to appraise the reliability of MEG 
 in advanced applications such as brain connectomics in neurological condit
 ions. The integration of MEG with advanced analysis techniques\, including
  machine learning and brain connectivity analysis\, allows for a comprehen
 sive examination of network-level brain activity and connectivity patterns
 .\nThrough this presentation\, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation f
 or the power of MEG in epilepsy research and its broader applications in n
 euroscience. By comparing MEG with other modalities\, understanding its ap
 plications in localization and functional mapping\, and evaluating its rel
 iability in advanced analyses\, participants will be equipped with\nDuring
  this presentation\, participants will acquire valuable insights into MEG 
 and its advanced applications in the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic
 al conditions\, as well as its broader implications in the field of neuros
 cience.
CATEGORIES:Seminars
LOCATION:Weil Hall Room 406\, 1949 Stadium Rd\, Gainesville\, Florida\, 326
 11\, United States
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