KSBNS 2024
in conjunction with the APSN
October 15(Tue)-18(Fri), 2024
HICO, Gyeongju, South Korea
October 15(Tue)-18(Fri), 2024
HICO, Gyeongju, South Korea
Kim Peng Mitchell Lai / National University of Singapore
Dong-gyu Jo / Sungkyunkwan University
ModeratorKim Peng Mitchell Lai / National University of Singapore
Dong-gyu Jo / Sungkyunkwan University
Neurodegeneration, neuromyopathy, chronic pain and autism spectrum disorder are some of Neurology’s most intractable diseases, and there remains an unmet need to adequately treat or cure these debilitating conditions. Leveraging on a panel of international expert researchers who approach these diverse conditions with a range of synaptic functional and neurochemical models, methodologies and platforms, this workshop aims to provide a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art mechanistic insights and interventional strategies. It is expected that the attendees will gain valuable insights from the sharing of experience from the speakers, as well as new appreciation for approaching neurodegeneration, chronic pain and autism from a synaptic neurochemical perspective.
| Speaker | Affiliation | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Suri Manjula | University of Delhi | Effect of procainization of ventromedial nucleus of hypothalamus on the pain behavior in rats |
| Thiruma Aumugam | La Trobe University | Time-restricted feeding: a strategy to safeguard against dementia by shaping the genetic and epigenetic landscape |
| Dong-Gyu Jo | Sungkyunkwan University | Exosome-mediated CRISPR/Cas-based epigenome editing in Alzheimer's disease |
Doyun Lee / Institute for Basic Science
ModeratorDoyun Lee / Institute for Basic Science
This workshop will focus on the groundbreaking Neuropixels technology, a cutting-edge tool capable of simultaneously recording the activity of thousands of neurons across various brain regions. Experienced users of Neuropixels will lead presentations and discussions, addressing practical issues from initial setup to data analysis. Furthermore, the workshop invites Dr. Tim Harris and Dr. Albert Lee, the pioneers of Neuropixels technology, to provide a unique opportunity for researchers to receive direct guidance and insights from leading experts in the field. The workshop will feature six presentations focusing on practical aspects of Neuropixels recordings and data processing, as well as future directions of development followed by a mixed Q&A and discussion session.
| Speaker | Affiliation | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seokwoo Ko | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology | Recording hardware |
| Geonung Youn | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology | Surgery and recording I (acute) |
| Jongrok Do | Institute for Basic Science | Surgery and recording II (chronic) |
| Yena Hyun | Pohang University of Science and Technology | Spike sorting |
| Jongwon Yun | Sungkyunkwan University | Probe tracking and spike alignment |
| Timothy Harris | Johns Hopkins University | Future of Neuropixels |
| Speaker | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Timothy Harris | Johns Hopkins University |
| Albert Lee | Harvard University |
| Doyun Lee | Institute for Basic Science |
Heisook Lee / Korea Center for Gendered Innovations for Science and Technology Research (GISTeR)
Sung-Jin Jeong / Korea Brain Research institute
ChiHye Chung / Konkuk University
ModeratorChiHye Chung / Konkuk University
Supported by
This workshop focuses on advancing understanding of sex and gender impacts in brain and neuroscience research. It highlights the critical influence of these factors on brain function and the prevalence of psychiatric disorders such as depression, Alzheimer's, and autism spectrum disorders. Historically, studies that have used one sex (mostly male) and not the other have blurred our understanding of neurobiology and ignored key sex/gender variables. This event highlights the importance of research that considers both biological and social factors in brain and neural research; calls for a unified global effort to fund and implement research that incorporates these variables; and aims to improve research methods and share insights that capture this essential perspective in neuroscience.
| Speaker | Affiliation | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jee Hyun Kim | Deakin University | To be announced |
| Inhee Mook-Jung | Seoul National University | The importance of gender medicine in brain research, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease |
| Speaker | Affiliation | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jong-Chan Park | Sungkyunkwan University | Sex differences in the progression of glucose metabolism dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease |
| Seulgi Kang | Sungkyunkwan University | Non-targeted metabolomics investigation of a sub-chronic variable stress model unveils sex-dependent metabolic differences induced by stress |
| Yi-Seon Jeon | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology | Adolescent parvalbumin expression in the left orbitofrontal cortex shapes sociability in female mice |
| Speaker | Affiliation | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Heisook Lee | GISTeR | The legal context for sex/gender-specific research in Korea |
| Inhee Mook-Jung | Seoul National University | Current status of brain science research projects in Korea |
| Ja-Hyun Baik | Korea University | Brain research and life science research policy or current status |
| Jee Hyun Kim | Deakin University | The state of sex/gender-specific research in neuroscience in Australia and internationally |
Sung-Jin Jeong / Korea Brain Research Institute
ModeratorSung-Jin Jeong / Korea Brain Research Institute
Sang Ho Yoo / Hanyang University
| Speaker | Affiliation | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jeong-Woo Sohn | Catholic Kwandong University | Non-Human Primate Research to Clinical Applications: Advances in Brain-Machine Interface |
| Mitsuaki Takemi | Keio University | Promoting Public Trust in Neurotechnology: Bridging the Gap between Hype and Reality |
| Ji Hyun Yang | Yonsei University | Navigating legal challenges of clinical use of implantable brain-computer interfaces |
| Tamami Fukushi | Tokyo Online University | Neuroethical issues of BMI neurotechnology |
