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We are pleased to announce the:
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1st INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ON
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR
NEURO-MOTOR ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION
*** 18th-24th June 2006 ***
Monte S.Pietro, Bologna, Italy
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www.starter-project.com/summerschool.htm
Promoted by :
Dept. of Electronics Computer Science & Systems (DEIS)
University of Bologna -Italy
( Deadline for application: 15th April 2006)
------ Introduction -----
The school intends to offer a large spectrum of advanced state-of-the-art on
emerging technologies for the assessment and conditioning of human movement,
with a particular emphasis on portable/wearable sensors and wireless
technology.
This Summer School is primarily addressed to researchers and professionals
interested in the most recent advances of assistive and rehabilitation
technologies
for the neuro-motor function.
------ Main Topics ------
The program will include topics as:
- Neurophysiology and measurement of human movement
- Portable sensors and systems
- Wireless communications
- Biofeedback devices
- Virtual Reality-based systems
- Virtual prototyping
------ General information ------
- School venue: historical buildings in the small town of Monte San Pietro
(http://www.comune.montesanpietro.bo.it/arrivare.htm)
in the hilly outskirts 15 Km far from Bologna.
- Official language: English:
- Max number of participants: 40
------ Requirements to apply ------
- The school is open to technical professionals, advanced undergraduates,
graduate students and post docs with an interest in biomedical engineering,
human movement science, physical and rehabilitation medicine, and related
disciplines.
- Application procedure: Fill the registration form and send a short CV
through the website www.starter-project.com/summerschool.htm,
within 15th April 2006.
------ Registration & accommodation ------
- Registration fee is 700 Euro and includes board, accommodation in double
room, coffee breaks and study material.
- Four studentships provided by the University of Bologna are available.
Students from developing countries and Eastern Europe will be privileged.
- A wide network of farm houses will provide accommodation to all
participants. A shuttle bus will connect the farm houses and the school
venue.
------ Partners ------
- Institute for Biomedical Technology (BMTI), Faculty of Electrical
Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente,
Enschede, Netherlands
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical
School, Boston, U.S.A.
------ Organizers ------
- Professor in charge: Lorenzo Chiari, lchiari@deis.unibo.it
- Organizing Committee: Angelo Cappello, Lorenzo Chiari, Laura Rocchi
- Organizing Secretary (Contact address)
Effie Santarmou
e-mail: ss2006@starter-project.com
c/o Dept. of Electronics, Computer Science & Systems,
University of Bologna
v. Risorgimento 2 - 40136 Bologna - Italy
tel: (+39) 051 209 3067 fax: (+39) 051 209 3073
============================================
1st INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL ON
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR
NEURO-MOTOR ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION
*** 18th-24th June 2006 ***
Monte S.Pietro, Bologna, Italy
============================================
www.starter-project.com/summerschool.htm
Promoted by :
Dept. of Electronics Computer Science & Systems (DEIS)
University of Bologna -Italy
( Deadline for application: 15th April 2006)
------ Introduction -----
The school intends to offer a large spectrum of advanced state-of-the-art on
emerging technologies for the assessment and conditioning of human movement,
with a particular emphasis on portable/wearable sensors and wireless
technology.
This Summer School is primarily addressed to researchers and professionals
interested in the most recent advances of assistive and rehabilitation
technologies
for the neuro-motor function.
------ Main Topics ------
The program will include topics as:
- Neurophysiology and measurement of human movement
- Portable sensors and systems
- Wireless communications
- Biofeedback devices
- Virtual Reality-based systems
- Virtual prototyping
------ General information ------
- School venue: historical buildings in the small town of Monte San Pietro
(http://www.comune.montesanpietro.bo.it/arrivare.htm)
in the hilly outskirts 15 Km far from Bologna.
- Official language: English:
- Max number of participants: 40
------ Requirements to apply ------
- The school is open to technical professionals, advanced undergraduates,
graduate students and post docs with an interest in biomedical engineering,
human movement science, physical and rehabilitation medicine, and related
disciplines.
- Application procedure: Fill the registration form and send a short CV
through the website www.starter-project.com/summerschool.htm,
within 15th April 2006.
------ Registration & accommodation ------
- Registration fee is 700 Euro and includes board, accommodation in double
room, coffee breaks and study material.
- Four studentships provided by the University of Bologna are available.
Students from developing countries and Eastern Europe will be privileged.
- A wide network of farm houses will provide accommodation to all
participants. A shuttle bus will connect the farm houses and the school
venue.
------ Partners ------
- Institute for Biomedical Technology (BMTI), Faculty of Electrical
Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Twente,
Enschede, Netherlands
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical
School, Boston, U.S.A.
------ Organizers ------
- Professor in charge: Lorenzo Chiari, lchiari@deis.unibo.it
- Organizing Committee: Angelo Cappello, Lorenzo Chiari, Laura Rocchi
- Organizing Secretary (Contact address)
Effie Santarmou
e-mail: ss2006@starter-project.com
c/o Dept. of Electronics, Computer Science & Systems,
University of Bologna
v. Risorgimento 2 - 40136 Bologna - Italy
tel: (+39) 051 209 3067 fax: (+39) 051 209 3073