The Meeting took place June 25-26, 2021
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The Neural Interfaces Conference (NIC) began as the annual “NIH Neural Prosthesis Workshop” in 1970 and grew over the years to become the leading conference for the neural interfaces research community. NIC provides a forum for state-of-the-art developments spanning basic science to clinical translation in neuromodulation/bioelectronic medicines, sensory prostheses, neural plasticity, biomaterials, microelectrode array technology, brain computer/machine interfaces, and other related areas. Now in its 44th cycle and in partnership with the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), the NANS-NIC Joint Meeting is envisioned as a forum where basic scientists, engineers, and clinicians develop solutions for key issues to unlock the true promise of neural interfaces to impact patient health. NIC is arranged as a set of community suggested plenary sessions to address critical driving questions important to move the field forward. NIC has always stressed ‘parallel translation,’ where a diverse group of scientists, engineers, clinicians, regulatory specialists, and government officials meet to facilitate a quicker, safer, and more effective path from basic science finding to clinical impact.
For 2021, the Neural Interfaces Conference (NIC) Steering Committee is partnering with the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) to produce a virtual meeting on June 25 and 26, 2021.
Neural Interfaces 2021 Planning Committee Ellis Meng, PhD - Professor, BME, USC Parag Patil, MD PhD - Asso. Professor, NSU, U Michigan Ellen L. Air, MD PhD - Functional Neurosurgeon, Henry Ford Health System Kip Ludwig, PhD - Asso. Professor, BME, U Wisconsin
NIC Steering Committee Polina Anikeeva, PhD - Asso. Professor, MSE, MIT Cindy Chestek, PhD - Asso. Professor, BME, U Michigan Rob Gaunt, PhD - Asst. Professor, PMR, U Pittsburgh Matt Johnson, PhD - Asso. Professor, BME, U Minnesota Nick Langhals, PhD - Program Director, NIH/NINDS Luis Lujan, PhD - Asst. Professor, BME, Mayo Cameron McIntyre, PhD - Professor, BME, Case Western Kevin Otto, PhD - Professor, BME, U Florida Florian Solzbacher, PhD - Professor, EECS, U Utah Cristin Welle, PhD - Asst. Professor, BME, U Colorado Denver
Registration for the NANS-NIC Joint Meeting is now open! Click here to view the virtual meeting schedule and register for the meeting.
The NANS-NIC Planning Committee of the virtual Neural Interfaces Conference invites trainees (undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, residents, clinical fellows) from various backgrounds to apply for the conference Diversity Attendance Awards. The Planning Committee is giving out 100 Awards!! Women, Black, Indigenous and People of Color are particularly encouraged to apply. The neural interfaces field attracts trainees from many different disciplines including neuroscience, neurology, neurosurgery, computer science, rehabilitation and all areas of engineering. Click here to learn more and submit an application. The application deadline has been extended to 11:59 PM Eastern Time, June 9, 2021.
We would like to thank our sponsoring companies for their generous support. Click here to view our conference sponsors and learn more about their companies.
The NANS-NIC Planning Committee has developed several unique ways for industry partners to show their support for this virtual meeting. From becoming one of our featured sponsors to funding students unable to afford to attend, there are several opportunities available. Learn more about support opportunities.
NANS 26th Annual Meeting Caesar's Palace Las Vegas, NV
The International Neuromodulation Society 15th World Congress will be held in gorgeous Barcelona, Spain on May 21-26, 2022. Current INS members receive a discount on the Congress registration fees. Non-members who register at the full rate will receive a year's membership in the INS and chapters.