25th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture
The 25th听Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture honour the career and achievements of Professor Brenda Milner, an eminent cognitive neuroscientist and pioneer of the discipline of neuropsychology.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mark D'Esposito as the keynote speaker for the event. Dr. D'Esposito is a prominent neurologist who will be delivering the 25th Brenda Milner Lecture, titled 'The Neural Architecture of Cognitive Control: From Bench to Bedside'
Keynote Speaker:听Dr. Mark D'Esposito
Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology, UC Berkeley
Neurologist, Northern California VA Health Care System
Founding Director, Henry H. Wheeler, Jr. Brain Imaging Center, UC Berkeley
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Streaming: - live stream听begins at 2 pm,听no Q&A function
Talk Abstract:听
A fundamental question in cognitive neuroscience is how we can flexibly guide our behaviour. Cognitive control involves the interplay between top-down and bottom-up processes. Bottom-up processes are responsible for guiding automatic behaviour and are influenced by sensory input, whereas top-down processes are shaped by internal states like knowledge from previous experiences, intentions, and goals. In this talk, Dr. D'Esposito will share a series of human studies that utilize diverse approaches to explore the neural mechanisms responsible for cognitive control. Furthermore, Dr. D'Esposito will discuss potential strategies for remediating cognitive control deficits that are observed in a wide range of clinical conditions.
Program Booklet听
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Monday, May 6, 2024
| 12:30-13:45 | Lunch & Poster Session #1 |
| 14:00 |
Oral Presentations听- 8 minutes each with 2 minutes for questions Welcome and Introduction Talk 1: Integrating brainstem and cortical functional architectures 5 minute pause Talk 5: Focal epilepsy reduces widespread coupling of sleep spindles and sleep slow waves as potential mechanism for poor memory performance Closing remarks |
| 15:25 |
Refreshment Pause |
| 16:00 |
Keynote Talk: The Neural Architecture of Cognitive Control: From Bench to Bedside Welcome and Speaker Introduction:听Nathan Spreng, The Neuro Dr. Mark D'Esposito Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology, UC Berkeley |
| 17:15 | Cocktail Reception & Poster Session #2 |
Call for Posters听
Sharing Science and Knowledge
In honour of Brenda Milner鈥檚 foundational work in cognitive neuroscience, young scientists across Montreal will have the opportunity to share their ideas and advancements in the field. Trainees at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level are invited to present their work as posters. Abstracts will also be considered for an oral presentation.听
Abstract submissions will be entered into a competition with prizes of $250 for first place and $100 for three runners-up!听
The scientific presentations are intended to ignite discussion, collaboration, and connection among the Montreal cognitive neuroscience community. We encourage you to share your most current project in any stage of development, including literature reviews, research questions, and pilot projects. Please submit your abstract of less than 150 words听.听
听Abstracts should be one page only and contain: 1) name of author & affiliation, 2) name of co-authors & affiliation, 3) title of abstract, 4) abstract. The deadline for submission is March 22, 2024.
Location
The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital is at 3801 University Street, north of Pine Avenue West, on the 平特五不中 campus opposite the former Royal Victoria Hospital.
Montreal is served by highway Routes 10, 15, 20 and 40, and by Greyhound Bus, ViaRail and the P-E-Trudeau airport. In the city, bus and metro service is provided by the Soci茅t茅 de transport de Montr茅al (STM).
Wheelchair access
A wheelchair accessible entrance is on University Street north of the main entrance. Another wheelchair accessible entrance is in the loading area behind the building: to enter the loading area, turn into the driveway south of the main entrance. Please note, there is no parking in the loading area.
Parking
Parking near the MNI is sometimes difficult. There are parking meters on University Street and a parking lot north of the main entrance. To enter the lot, turn right into the driveway toward Molson Stadium.
Information about parking fees
Taxi Stand
There is a taxi stand on University Street across from the main entrance. You may call a cab from the free taxi phone in the main lobby near the Security Desk.
Access by Public Transportation听
Bus
There are four bus stops within walking distance:
- Bus 144 stops at Pine Avenue and University Street
- Bus 356 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street (Nightbus)
- Bus 107 stops at Pine Avenue and Docteur Penfield
- Bus 24 stops at Sherbrooke Street and University Street
Metro
Take the Metro Green Line to the 平特五不中 station. Walk north on University Street and cross Pine Avenue. The main entrance is on the right, past the flags.
Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre
- Enter the main lobby, turn left, and go down the hallway to the end.
- Turn right and go down the second hallway until you see another hallway on the left.
- This hallway leads to the Jeanne Timmins Foyer.
- On your听right听are the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre entrance doors.
Organizing Committee
Nathan Spreng, Chair
Xiaoqian Chai
Maiya Geddes
Denise Klein
Debbie Rashcovsky
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Scientific Committee
Xiaoqian Chai
Denise Klein
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