workshop programme

Monday 30 September 2024:

08.30-09.00 
Registration and refreshments
09.00-09.15Introduction to the “Mind in Motion” workshop 
Dr Katja Kornysheva (University of Birmingham) 

Neuro-rehabilitation – status quo and challenges
09.15-09.45
Half a world away: Is stroke rehabilitation research running to stand still?
Dr David Punt (University Of Birmingham & Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust)
09.45-10.15Challenges of arm rehabilitation after stroke 
Dr Ulrike Hammerbeck (King's College London)
10.15-10.45Neurorehabilitation in movement disorders
Dr Ben Wright (Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham/University Hospitals Birmingham)
10.45-11.15 
Refreshment break
11.15-11.45Challenges and opportunities in continuing rehabilitation after spinal cord injury
Dr Shin-Yi (Chloe) (University of Birmingham)
11.45-12.15
Overcoming the invisible consequences of spinal cord injury using neurotechnology
Dr Tom Nightingale (University of Birmingham)
12.15-12.45Recovery: lived experience of post stroke improvement via involvement in stroke research trials
Brin Helliwell, Independent Stroke Research Advisor
Chair: Dr Dave Punt (University of Birmingham)
12.45-14.00Lunch and networking 

Neuro-rehabilitation tomorrow – pathways for innovation through digital neurorehab
14.00-14.30
Rhythms of Recovery: brain activity as a marker for post-surgical cognitive health
Dr Ali Mazaheri (University of Birmingham)
14.30-15.00 
What is really happening when we train the damaged nervous system?
Dr John Krakauer (Johns Hopkins University)
15.00-15.30 
Title tbc
Dr Naveed Ejaz (Mindmaze, Lausanne/London)  
15.30-16.00 
Refreshment break
16.00-16.30 
Discussion Panel: The future of neuro-rehabilitation - priorities for research and practice 
Dr John Krakauer (Johns Hopkins University)
Dr Dave Punt (School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, University of Birmingham)
Dr Naveed Ejaz (Mindmaze, Lausanne/London)  
Dr Ulrike Hammerbeck (King's College London)
Dr Benjamin Wright (Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham/University Hospitals Birmingham)
Dr Joe Galea (University of Birmingham)
Chair: Katja Kornysheva (Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham) 
16.30-17.30 
Industry blitz-talks and demos