REgistration OPEN: Carolina NEurostimulation COnference

We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the Carolina Neurostimulation Conference. Here are the details:

Registration:
Please register at the link provided here . The deadline for Registration is May 1st 2018
Regular (Faculty, Postdocs, Industry Professionals): $165
Students (Graduate, Undergraduate): $95
UNC Members (Registration required): Free

For a full program, and information regarding registration, travel, and accommodations please visit our conference website. Like us on Facebook for updates.

Abstract Submission for Posters:
In addition to attending the plenary sessions, registrants are invited to participate in the conference’s poster session. Original contributions addressing theory, research, practice, and training/education issues, in any areas of neuromodulation and brain network dynamics are welcome. The deadline for abstract submission is March 15th 2018. Authors will be notified of acceptance in the first week of April. Please follow the guidelines for the submission of your abstract.

• Max 500 words and 1 page including title, author(s), affiliation(s), and main body.
• Structure: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions (References and Funding)
• File format: single PDF file converted from the provided template
• Email us to submit your abstract (neurostimulation@unc.edu)

Travel Awards for Trainees:
We have funds allocated for trainee travel awards. All trainees (undergraduate students, graduate students, post docs, research associates) who will be presenting posters at the conference are eligible for travel awards. To apply for a travel award please complete the form in this link and email us at neurostimulation@unc.edu along with your CV. Please note that you must attend the conference and present your poster to receive the travel award. The deadline for Travel Awards is March 15th 2018


Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Workshop:
Trainees and conference attendees are encouraged to attend the preliminary neurostimulation workshop on May 21st, 2018. This one-day innovative hands-on transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) workshop will be taught by Dr. Flavio Frohlich. The workshop will focus on transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with an exciting overview of theory, research, and methods. Click here for registration information.
When completing registration, please be sure to provide feedback regarding your current knowledge of TES as well as some questions or techniques you are interested in. We want this course to be as interactive as possible. Lunch and beverages will be provided.

About the Carolina Center for Neurostimulation:
The Carolina Center for Neurostimulation is part of the Department of Psychiatry at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is directed by Dr. Flavio Frohlich. Established in 2017, the Center seeks to revolutionize psychiatry and neurology by studying the dynamics of brain, body, and behavior, investigating the response to stimulation, and translating discoveries into clinical treatments.