Incoherence in coherent microscopy and spectroscopy Garth J. Simpson, PhDProfessor of ChemistryResearch Director; Young Advanced Manufacturing ofPharmaceuticals InstitutePurdue Director; NSF Center for Bioanalytic MetrologyPurdue University Abstract:Nonlinear optical light/matter interactions uniquely dependent on symmetry and composition, providing image contrast inaccessible from conventional optical interactions. Such information is particularly insightful in biological microscopy, with collagen exhibiting prominent...

Personalized Neuromodulation Optimization Theoden Netoff, PhDProfessor of Biomedical EngineeringCo-Director of the Center for NeuroengineeringUniversity of Minnesota Abstract:Neuromodulation is used to treat many disorders such as epilepsy, depression, chronic pain, and spinal cord injury. Implantable devices that deliver stimulation can be programmed to change stimulation amplitude, frequency, pulseswidth, and electrode selection to tune the stimulation. While...

Optimizing Intracortical Microstimulation: Addressing Perceptual Fading through Inhibition, Metabolic Stress Reduction, and Gliomodulation Takashi Kozai, PhDAssociate ProfessorDepartment of BioengineeringUniversity of Pittsburgh Abstract:Intracortical microstimulation (ICMS) offers promising applications in neuroprosthetics by providing direct modulation of neural circuits. However, long-term ICMS effectiveness is limited by perceptual fading, a phenomenon where neural responses decrease with repeated stimulation. This...

Translational and bioinspired technologies for restoring neural connections and enhancing performance Galit Pelled, PhDProfessor of Mechanical Engineering, Radiology and NeuroscienceMichigan State University Abstract:My research focuses on understanding motor behavior and developing devices and analytical tools for enhancing neuro-performance that will lead to higher levels of speed and strength. We are capitalizing on advances in neuroengineering,...