Sunday
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
7:40 pm - 9:30 pm
Society-Informed Neurotechnology Development
7:40 pm - 7:45 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:45 pm - 8:05 pm
"Brain-Computer-Interfaces and Neuromodulation Devices for Children: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities"
8:05 pm - 8:15 pm
Discussion
8:15 pm - 8:35 pm
"Ethical Issues of Novel Neuroelectronic Interfaces: Old Wine in New Bottles?"
8:35 pm - 8:45 pm
Discussion
8:45 pm - 9:05 pm
"Implementation Science for Neurotechnology"
9:05 pm - 9:15 pm
Discussion
9:15 pm - 9:30 pm
General Discussion
Monday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Group Photo
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Understanding the Brain and Neural-Interface Materials
9:00 am - 9:20 am
"Advancing Brain-Computer Interface Control Through Neural Manifolds"
9:20 am - 9:30 am
Discussion
9:30 am - 9:50 am
"Decoding and Manipulating Multiregional Communication in the Primate Brain"
9:50 am - 10:00 am
Discussion
10:00 am - 10:10 am
"Large-Scale Cortical Connectivity Changes Induced by Targeted Optogenetic Inhibition in Nonhuman Primates"
10:10 am - 10:15 am
Discussion
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Coffee Break
10:45 am - 11:05 am
"Multiscale Nanocarbon Neuroelectronics: From Cellular Investigations to Clinical Translation"
11:05 am - 11:15 am
Discussion
11:15 am - 11:35 am
"Neural Implants Based on Amorphous Silicon Carbide Thin-Films"
11:35 am - 11:45 am
Discussion
11:45 am - 12:05 pm
"Skin-Inspired Materials and Sensors for Neurointerface"
12:05 pm - 12:15 pm
Discussion
12:15 pm - 12:25 pm
"Deployable Liquid Crystal Eastomer-Based Microelectrode Arrays as Neural Probes"
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Time
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The GRC Power Hour™
The GRC Power Hour™ is designed to address diversity and inclusion in the scientific workplace by providing a safe environment for informal and meaningful conversations amongst colleagues of all career stages. The program supports the professional growth of all members of our communities, including ethnicity, race and/or gender identity by providing an open forum for discussion and mentoring.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Electrode Characterization
7:30 pm - 7:50 pm
"A Brief History of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) of Chronically Implanted Neural Microelectrodes"
7:50 pm - 8:00 pm
Discussion
8:00 pm - 8:20 pm
"Impedance Spectroscopy Measurement and Process Modeling"
8:20 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:50 pm
"Structure and Electrochemical Characterization of Neural Stimulation Electrode Coatings"
8:50 pm - 9:00 pm
Discussion
9:00 pm - 9:20 pm
"EIS of Bi-Directional, Long-Lasting, Ultraflexible Neural Interface"
9:20 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Tuesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Neural-Interface Hardware
9:00 am - 9:20 am
"Beyond Microfabrication: Engineering Practical Flexible Neural-Interface Systems"
9:20 am - 9:30 am
Discussion
9:30 am - 9:50 am
"Innovating Beyond Electrophysiology: Multimodal Neural Implants to Understand Brain Function"
9:50 am - 10:00 am
Discussion
10:00 am - 10:20 am
"Soft and Flexible Bioelectronics for Brain-Machine Interfaces"
10:20 am - 10:30 am
Discussion
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:20 am
"Thin Film Technology for Neuroelectronic Interfaces"
11:20 am - 11:30 am
Discussion
11:30 am - 11:50 am
"Neuropixels Platform: High Resolution Multi-Modal Neural Interfaces"
11:50 am - 12:00 pm
Discussion
12:00 pm - 12:10 pm
"High-Density, Large-Scale Recording and Stimulating Neural Probes with Integrated ASIC"
12:10 pm - 12:15 pm
Discussion
12:15 pm - 12:25 pm
"On the Miniaturization and Longevity of Active Implantable Neuroelectronic Interfaces"
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Neural-Interface Packaging
7:30 pm - 7:50 pm
"Integration and Packaging for Microelectrode Interfaces to Diverse Neural Targets"
7:50 pm - 8:00 pm
Discussion
8:00 pm - 8:20 pm
"Challenges and Solutions in Packaging Tiny Implantable Neuroelectronic Devices"
8:20 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:50 pm
"Recent Advances in Chip-Scale Packaging for Neural Implants"
8:50 pm - 9:00 pm
Discussion
9:00 pm - 9:20 pm
"Thin-Film Electrodes for Neural Applications Based on Liquid-Crystal-Polymer Substrates"
9:20 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Wednesday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
9:00 am - 9:20 am
"Modulation of Neuron Population Dynamics to Augment Motor Recovery"
9:20 am - 9:30 am
Discussion
9:30 am - 9:50 am
"Controlling Brain Networks Through Oscillation-Locked Stimulation"
9:50 am - 10:00 am
Discussion
10:00 am - 10:20 am
"Understanding and Leveraging Brain-Device Interactions in Closed-Loop Neural Interfaces"
10:20 am - 10:30 am
Discussion
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:20 am
"Spinal Neurotechnologies for the Recovery of Voluntary Motor Control in Motor Disorders"
11:20 am - 11:30 am
Discussion
11:30 am - 11:50 am
"Developing Neural Interfaces for Postural Control"
11:50 am - 12:00 pm
Discussion
12:00 pm - 12:10 pm
"Fully Implantable, Flexible Optical Probes for Neuromodulation of the Spinal Cord"
12:10 pm - 12:15 pm
Discussion
12:15 pm - 12:25 pm
"Acute and Longitudinal Influence of Closed-Loop VNS on Neural Representation in Motor Cortex"
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
7:30 pm - 7:50 pm
"Intraneural Stimulation to Restore Sensory, Motor and Autonomic Functions in Disabled People"
7:50 pm - 8:00 pm
Discussion
8:00 pm - 8:20 pm
"Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Enhance Sensory, Motor, and Cognitive Recovery"
8:20 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:50 pm
"Neural Interfaces for Gastrointestinal Motility and Neuromodulation"
8:50 pm - 9:00 pm
Discussion
9:00 pm - 9:20 pm
"High-Resolution Mapping of the Vagus Nerve for Autonomic Neuromodulation"
9:20 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Thursday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Business Meeting
Nominations for the Next Vice Chair(s); Complete the GRC Evaluation Forms; Election of the Next Vice Chair(s)
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Beyond Electrical Interfaces
9:00 am - 9:20 am
"Magnetoelectric Nanomaterials for Wireless Neuronal Modulation"
9:20 am - 9:30 am
Discussion
9:30 am - 9:50 am
"Electro-Optic Multiplexing for Massive Scaling of Electrophysiology Recording"
9:50 am - 10:00 am
Discussion
10:00 am - 10:20 am
"Multifunctional, Stealthy Optoelectronic Neural Interfaces Using Thermally Drawn Fibers with Soft Materials"
10:20 am - 10:30 am
Discussion
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Coffee Break
11:00 am - 11:20 am
"OpenfUS: A Pioneering Open-Source Functional Ultrasound Platform for Brain Activity Imaging and Analysis"
11:20 am - 11:30 am
Discussion
11:30 am - 11:50 am
"Nanoscale Aptamer-Based Biosensors for Neurochemical Detection"
11:50 am - 12:00 pm
Discussion
12:00 pm - 12:10 pm
"Batch Fabrication of Flexible Multielectrode Arrays with Glassy Carbon Microelectrodes and Interconnections for Neurochemical Sensing: Promises and Challenges"
12:10 pm - 12:15 pm
Discussion
12:15 pm - 12:25 pm
"Restoration of Sensory Feedback From the Foot and Reduction of Phantom Limb Pain via Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation in People with Lower-Limb Amputation"
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm
Discussion
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free Time
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Translating Neural Interfaces
7:30 pm - 7:50 pm
"Translating Neurotechnology for Clinical Impact"
7:50 pm - 8:00 pm
Discussion
8:00 pm - 8:20 pm
"Translating a New Auditory Nerve Implant by Partnering with Academia, Industry, and Government Stakeholders"
8:20 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:50 pm
"Translating Neural Technologies Using NIH-Funded Open-Source Platforms"
8:50 pm - 9:00 pm
Discussion
9:00 pm - 9:20 pm
"NIH Blueprint Medtech Program for Healing Disorders of the Nervous System"
9:20 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Friday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Departure