Neuroengineering

Contents

• Dates

• Aim and Scope

• Venue

• Scientific Committee

• Local Organising Committee

• Key Dates

• Call for Abstracts

• Social Events

• Preliminary Program Design

• Registration

• Accommodation Suggestions

• Workshop Sponsors

• Flyer
  

• Contact

Dates

The workshop commences on the evening of the Thursday the 20th of November concluding late in the afternoon on Saturday the 22nd, 2008.
 

Aim and Scope

NeuroEng 2008 aims to bring together researchers in Australia who are working at the interface between neuroscience and engineering, including researchers working in mathematical and computational neuroscience, neural modelling, neuro-imaging, EEG analysis, neuro-morphic engineering, and neuro-prostheses.

NeuroEng 2008 is the third in the series to be held in Australia (previous Workshops in this series were held in Queensland in 2006 and Adelaide in 2007). It follows the Conference in Medical Bionics - a new paradigm for human health,  to be held 16-19th November 2008 at Lorne, Victoria, Australia.  (http://www.medicalbionics.consec.com.au/)

Venue

NeuroEng 2008 will be held at the University of Melbourne (opposite University Square) located in Parkville, the vibrant inner the city suburb of Melbourne. The venue overlooks the picturesque city sky-line and university campus, with just a short walk to cafes, restaurants and bars in Melbourne's famous Lygon St. precinct.

Woodward Centre,
The University of Melbourne,
185 Pelham St,
Parkville Melbourne

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Link to campus map
R15 Woodward Centre (Law Building), N17 Graduate House, D13 University House

Scientific Committee

Anthony Burkitt (Chair, U Melb)
Derek Abbott (U Adel)
Gary Egan (HFI, U Melb)
Geoff Goodhill (QBI, UQ)
David Grayden (U Melb)
Neil McLachlan (U Melb)
David O'Carroll (U Adel)
Peter Robinson (U Syd)
Victor Solo (UNSW)
Mandyam Srinivasan (QBI, UQ)
Roberto Tognari (UWA)

Local Organising Committee

Anthony Burkitt (Chair)
Sean Byrnes
Dean Freestone
David Grayden
Leigh Johnston
Levin Kuhlmann
Hamish Meffin
Andre Peterson
Chris Trengove

Key Dates

Abstract submission 19^th of September
Presenters notified 17^th of October
Early registration deadline 24^th of October
Workshop commencement 20^th of November

Call For Abstracts

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION EXTENDED TO 19th SEPTEMBER

Participants are invited to submit abstracts for consideration for oral or poster presentation. Please refer to the abstract guidelines provided below.

Abstract submission guidelines

The following latex and MS word template files can be used to create your abstract, which should be exported to pdf for submission. Only pdf versions of your abstract will be accepted.

Latex abstract submission template
MS Word abstract submission template

Submit the .pdf version of your abstract by email. Submission is due by 19/09/08, and presenters will be notified by 17th October.

Thursday 20th November:

17:30-19:30: Evening drinks and registration at Graduate House

Friday 21st November:

9:00-10:00: Keynote Session
10:00-11:00: Oral Session
11:00-11:30: Morning tea break
11:30-13:00: Oral Session
Lunch
14:00-15:30: Poster session
15:00-15:30: Afternoon tea break
15:30-16:30: Keynote Session
16:30-17:00: Oral Session
19:00-onwards: Drinks and Dinner at University House

Saturday 22nd November:

9:00-10:00: Keynote Session
10:00-11:00: Oral Session
11:00-11:30: Morning tea break
11:30-13:00: Oral Session
Lunch
14:00-15:30: Poster session
15:00-15:30: Afternoon tea break
15:30-16:30: Keynote Session
16:30-17:30: Oral Session
17:30: Finish