Part of IEM INNOVATION WEEK (April 12-16, 2021)
Welcome to the MN Neuromodulation Symposium organized by the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) and MnDRIVE Brain Conditions. Neuromodulation is a rapidly-growing field, encompassing a wide spectrum of implantable and non-invasive technology-based approaches for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Advancing the field of neuromodulation represents challenges in:
Developing engineering methodologies
Understanding mechanisms of neuromodulation at cellular and system levels
Clinical translation to treat patients
Shaping the regulatory process for emerging technologies and approaches
This symposium is aimed at bringing together basic scientists, engineers, clinicians, industrial practitioners and entrepreneurs to discuss challenges and opportunities in neuromodulation. The symposium will consist of plenary presentations by leaders in academia, industry and government, and poster presentations to exchange ideas in this exciting field. The Symposium, which is part of IEM Innovation Week, will be held immediately following the Design of Medical Devices Conference. We look forward to seeing you, virtually, on April 15 and 16, 2021.
Themes for this year are:
Neuromodulation for Pain Treatment. Session Chairs: Carolyn Fairbanks, Lucy Vulchanova, George Wilcox
Spinal cord stimulation for restoration of volitional and autonomic control in spinal cord injury. Session Chair: David Darrow & Aaron Phillips
Next generation targets for deep brain stimulation. Session Chair: Matt Johnson
Key Dates:
March 10: Registration is now open. Click HERE
March 10: Accepting Poster Abstract Submissions
April 9: Poster Abstract Submission Deadline (deadline has been extended from April 1 to April 9)
April 12: Notification of Poster Acceptance
Poster Abstract Template

Symposium Planning Committee:
Tay Netoff, PhD (Chair)
Matt Johnson, PhD
Hubert Lim, PhD
Carolyn Fairbanks, PhD
Lucy Vulchanova, PhD
George Wilcox, PhD
David Darrow, MD
Aaron Phillips, PhD
Venue:
Virtual format [more details to come]
Contact Information:
For general questions, please email or call: neuromod@umn.edu, (612) 624-8483
For potential sponsors, please contact:
Gregory Molnar, PhD at gfmolnar@umn.edu (612) 801-0307 or neuromod@umn.edu
The 8th Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium is hosted by:
The 8th Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium is part of IEM Innovation Week
and follows the Design of Medical Devices Conference on April 15 & 16, 2021 (a virtual event)
and follows the Design of Medical Devices Conference on April 15 & 16, 2021 (a virtual event)
Design of Medical Devices Conference (April 12-15)
Cybersecurity Symposium (April 12)
MN BioFab & SCI/ENG Symposium (April 12)
IEM BioSciTech Symposium (April 12-13)
IEM Career Mixer (April 13)
Innovation Workshop (April 15)
Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium (April 15-16)
The MN Neuromodulation Symposium is a proud part of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine's Innovation Week at the UMN. Click on the links above for details about each event.
Past Neuromodulation Symposiums:
Neuromodulation 2020 (Cancelled)