Category: Events

NPC/BCI Seminar 

Title: Brain Computer Interfaces for Restoring Communication, Mobility, and Functional Independence for People with Paralysis Abstract: Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have the potential to transform the lives of millions of people living with paralysis and other forms of disability due to neurologic injury and illness. By directly translating the neural signals associated with an intended action […]

Neurophotonics 8th Annual Symposium Swims, Squirms, and Soars through Animal Neuronal Function

On January 15, 2025, the Neurophotonics Center co-hosted its 8th annual symposium event alongside the Hariri Institute, in an event organized by NPC faculty Meg Younger and Christopher Gabel. The symposium topic, “Neurophotonics Across the Animal Kingdom,” included studies on schooling fish, C. elegans., songbirds, and more. Following opening remarks from Center Director David Boas, co-ogranizer […]

Photonics Center 2024 Symposium “Lighting the Brain” Highlights Six Neurophotonics Experts as well as Student Presenters

On November 21, 2024, Professor Chen Yang gathered speakers across industry and academia for her organized symposium “Lighting the Brain,” the topic of the 26th annual Photonics Center Symposium. With a blend of Boston University and external presenters, an audience of graduate students, faculty, staff, and international colleagues were invited to learn about the recent […]

Analyzation, Improvement, and “Ah-Ha’s!” in Neuroscience: the Neurophotonics Center’s 7th Annual Symposium Recap

Yesterday, the Neurophotonics Center’s 7th annual symposium took place on the Center for Computing and Data Sciences’ 17th floor, organized by faculty members Mike Economo and Brian DePasquale. With hundreds of attendees and 11 presenters, the topics were broken down into four sessions under the umbrella of “Machine Learning and Photonics in Neuroscience.” “Our community […]

MED Symposium Begins Collaboration Between CRC and MED Campuses

Last week marked the first in what hopes to be several major collaborations between the Boston University Medical School Campus and the Charles River Campus. With a symposium featuring student and faculty presenters from both campuses, the Neurophotonics Center and Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine hosted the event which shared current research efforts by […]

NPC Faculty SpotLight Seminar

Register Here   Please join us for the BU Neurophotonics Faculty SpotLight, where select Neurophotonics Center (NPC) Faculty will present short talks about the research they conduct in their labs. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about faculty research labs in BU’s neurophotonics research community and to network after the event. This event is […]