Implantable Neuroprosthetics: Technologies & Techniques

May 11-16, 2009

Short course at the Center for Neural Communication Technology

University of Michigan,  Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

Application Deadline: March 14, 2009

Course Fees:  $1500, includes all lab fees & supplies, on-campus housing, and lunches.

This CNCT summer short course is intended for graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty, who are interested in the design, use, and analysis of microscale neural probes for neural recording, stimulation, and associated applications. Participants should have some familiarity with surgical procedures in small laboratory animals. They should also have strong interests in the application or assessment of devices for recording or stimulating CNS activity. Please see the course description for more information on course content and objectives.

The course will be rigorous, but also relaxed and fun with an intensive, laboratory-centered format.  Morning sessions will involve lectures and discussions. Afternoon sessions will involve hands-on laboratory projects in well-equipped laboratories at the University of Michigan. Evening sessions will involve topical discussions of emerging technologies and discoveries in neuroscience and neural engineering.  A main aspect of the course is the opportunity for close interaction with other participants and faculty in a collegial atmosphere.

Ann Arbor is an excellent venue for this course. There will be many things to see and do during breaks and after sessions, including numerous restaurants, concerts, nightclubs, and bars. The course participants will stay in modern on-campus housing within walking distance of campus commercial districts.

Web Submission: Please complete the on-line course data entry form and provide the supporting documentation via email. You will receive an email notification of your completed application.

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:

• Personal statement. Please provide a brief statement (less than 2 pages) that explains your interest in the course and your background in the subject area. Please also discuss how you expect the course to be important in your work or research program. This statement may be entered in the application below, or emailed to CNCT-applications@umich.edu.

• Letter of recommendation from research advisor (graduate students and postdoctoral researchers only).

• Curriculum vitae.

The supporting documentation must include the applicant’s full name and institution and should be emailed to CNCT-applications@umich.edu

Deadline: All applications and supporting documentation are due  March 14, 2009. You will receive notification regarding acceptance decisions by April 1, 2009.

Course Fees are $1500, and include laboratory fees, laboratory supplies, the cost of on-campus housing at the University of Michigan, and lunch each day. Participants should plan to arrive on May 10 and depart on May 16. Airport transportation can be arranged through the CNCT.  Off-campus housing can be arranged at attendee's expense, but full course fees will still apply.  Participants will need to confirm attendance and submit payment of $1500 course fees by April 15.  Options for payment methods will be explained in acceptance notification.

Contact Info: For more information, please contact cnct@umich.edu or: