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The goal of this annual Adaptive Neurotechnologies 2020: Principles and Application event is to introduce the rehabilitation and scientific community to the field of Neuroadaptive Approaches (NAs), and specifically to Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI). BCI allows for the use of brain waves to control objects. BCI facilitates the control of computers, prosthetic limbs. orthotic devices, and wheelchairs by people who are paralyzed or have challenges controlling their motor and/or sensory systems.This groundbreaking work is occurring at AdventHealth University (AHU) and AdventHealth Orlando (AH Orlando) - a few select sites around the world to be involved in BCI research for motor rehabilitation. The BCI use at both AHU and AH Orlando is supported by the top developers of BCI technology in the world - g.tec engineering GmbH (Linz, Austria). The proposed event targets: rehabilitation clinicians (PT, OT, SLP), researchers, nurses, physicians, educators, and graduate students of these disciplines.

Outcomes:

1. Discuss theories utilized when implementing neurorehabilitation.
2. Analyze the principles of motor learning and neuroplasticity.
3. Understand the role of an interprofessional team for implementation of neurorehabilitation technologies.
4. Consider current and potential future impact of technology on neurorehabilitation.
5. Define main principles of Adaptive Neurotechnologies (ANs).
6. Learn about the main types of AN for clinicl application.
7. Describe the use of Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for motor rehabilitation.
8. Observe how to operate BCI for motor rehabilitation.
9. Discuss future development of AN approaches.

The following three speakers are going to present and facilitate this annual Adaptive Neurotechnologies 2020: Principles and Application event:

Elizabeth Clark, PT, EdD, DPT, NCS, RYT200

• Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy - AdventHealth University

Dr. Clark is an Associate Professor in Physical Therapy at AdventHealth University. Dr. Clark has a bachelor’s degree in biology from State University of New York (SUNY): Geneseo, a masters and doctoral degree in physical therapy from Upstate Medical University, and an EdD in executive leadership from St. John Fisher College. She has been board certified in neurologic physical therapy since 2008, and her primary areas of interest in clinical practice, teaching, and research include both neurologic physical therapy as well as leadership training and practices in health care. Dr. Clark has previously provided pro-bono physical therapy services and education locally and internationally in the area of neurology. Dr. Clark has published manuscripts and multiple research poster presentations in the areas of leadership, international service learning, and neurologic physical therapy.  Dr. Clark is working as a co-investigator on a study with Dr. Korostenskaja utilizing BCIs for neurorehabilitation at AHU.

Milena Korostenskaja, PhD

• Clinical Research Scientist (Principal), - Functional Brain Mapping and Brain-Computer Interface Program
• Neuroscience Institute - AdventHealth Orlando
• Part-time Faculty - Department of Physical Therapy - Advent Health University

Adaptive Neurotechnologies (ANs) enable real-time interactions with the nervous system. The primary goals of ANs include facilitation of changes in neuroplasticity; enhancement, restoration or replacement of neuromuscular functions; evaluation, and localization of brain activity. Initially ANs have been developed for people with severe disabilities to improve their quality of life. The most recent developments of ANs include rapid functional brain mapping, virtual reality, and motor rehabilitation post- stroke. Dr. Milena Korostenskaja leads the Functional Brain Mapping and Brain-Computer Interface program at AdventHealth Orlando. Currently, she is working closely with the Epilepsy Center at AdventHealth Orlando to help guide epilepsy surgery by creating individual functional brain maps for surgical candidates. Dr. Korostenskaja is also working on the project of improving the motor function of upper extremity in patients post-stroke by using brain-computer interface (BCI) – one of the main AN types. Dr. Korostenskaja’s main goal is to establish the Adaptive Neurotechnology Clinic, where the latest innovations in the field of ANs will be utilized to improve patient’s diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life. The field of ANs is a rapidly evolving. Dr. Korostenskaja will discuss necessary prerequisites to successfully perform both invasive and non-invasive AN studies. She will also discuss AN progress in the relevant clinical domains, including rehabilitation. Live demonstrations of novel AN approaches in clinical context will help attendees appreciate the innovative AN technology.

Nensi Murovec, PhD Student

• Researcher at Research and Therapy at g.tec medical engineering GmbH - Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
• Graduate Student of Medical Sciences - Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria

Nensi Murovec is a Researcher at g.tec medical engineering GmbH (Linz, Austria), which develops brain-computer interface (BCI) systems used in hundreds of places all over the world. The main goals of g.tec are to introduce BCI technology in people’s everyday lives and make BCIs available for all who may need them. Together with the team at g.tec, Nensi is very active working on international collaborative research projects, providing and developing new technology within the following cutting-edge fields:

1. BCI for evaluation and testing of physical therapies in stroke rehabilitation;
2. BCI for motor disabled people to get trained, interact with their living environments and join social networks;
3. Rehabilitation of a discrete motor learning function by a prosthetic chip;
4. Smart homes for all - use BCIs to control smart homes;
5. Virtual embodiment and robotic re-embodiment - BCIs for avatar control.
6. Adaptable ambient living assistant - MOBILE robot system that interacts with elderly users, monitors physiology and uses BCI for control;
7. Deployment of BCI for the detection of consciousness in non-responsive patients.

Special Pricing:

IF you are a PT seeking CE credit ($50) - ACTION NEEDED:

• To complete your registration, and generate your CE certificate please email a copy of you PT/PTA license to: cheryl.foca@ahu.edu.

For attendees NOT seeking CE:

• DPT students ($10) - use promo code: DPT10
• Researchers/non-PT clinicians (no fee, since no CE distribution) use promo code: NONPT

At this time, this conference can only process CEs for PT/PTs.

Upon regestration you will receive a confirmation email which will include detail information as well as the ajenda for this event.

We look forward to you joining us on March 8th!