UAB’s Center for Neuroengineering and Brain Computer Interfaces Showcases Innovations at NSF BRIAN IUCRC Meeting
[TEMPE, AZ] – Faculty and students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) Center for Neuroengineering and Brain Computer Interfaces (CNBCI) recently attended the National Science Foundation (NSF) BRIAN IUCRC meeting in Tempe, AZ on July 6 and 7. The CNBCI, a candidate member of this prestigious group of neuroengineering research centers, delivered a well received presentation on what the CNBCI would bring to the BRAIN Center.
The UAB CNBCI team at the meeting comprised of Professor Jamie Tyler, Associate Professor Mark Bolding, and Neuroengineering PhD students Ashton Weber and Caila Coyne. Their collective expertise in neurobiology, neuroimaging, neural interface technology, engineering, and the latest developments in neuroscience allowed for an engaging and insightful discussion on the advancements in personalized neurotechnologies.
The CNBCI’s main objective is to develop safe, effective, and affordable personalized neurotechnologies for diagnostics, restoration, enhancement, and rehabilitation of sensory, motor, affective, and cognitive functions. By supporting innovative interdisciplinary research across various dimensions of brain function and behavior, the CNBCI aims to improve the quality of life for individuals worldwide.
The center’s affiliation with the NSF BRIAN IUCRC will further solidify its commitment to advancing neuroengineering research and education. The CNBCI’s representative presentation highlighted the center’s dedication to fueling advancements in research, education, and patient care at UAB and the broader communities it serves.
“We are honored to have been chosen to attend the NSF BRIAN IUCRC meeting and showcase the strides we have made in the field of neuroengineering,” said Professor Jamie Tyler. “Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in personalized neurotechnologies, and this recognition from the NSF is a validation of our efforts.”
The CNBCI has consistently demonstrated a dedication to multidisciplinary collaborations and cutting-edge research, making it an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to understand and enhance brain function. By combining engineering and analytics with neurobiology and neuroimaging, the CNBCI is at the forefront of pioneering research that has the potential to transform patient care and improve lives.
For more information about the CNBCI and its research initiatives, please visit https://sites.uab.edu/cnbci/
The Center for Neuroengineering and Brain Computer Interfaces (CNBCI) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
