Seminário do DF
Wednesday, November 6, 14:00 - 15:00

Room: 1.4.14

Gold nanoparticles and laser-based therapies: Are they a strong task force?

Speaker: Dr. Tânia Ferreira Gonçalves (IBEB/FCUL and iMed/FFUL)

Abstract: Gold has been used for centuries in several applications including pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. However, the properties as we know it for at the macroscale are quite different from its properties at nanoscale. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) present numerous characteristics that make them attractive for biomedical applications, in particular for photothermal therapy (PTT), as they can convert light energy into heat once being irradiated. In this work, it was studied the pre-clinical value of combining AuNPs with near-infrared laser irradiation for breast cancer treatment, and preliminary results unveil the high potential of the proposed therapeutic strategy.

Short bio: Tânia Ferreira-Gonçalves holds a BSc + MSc in Biomedical Engineering and Biophysics from FCUL and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology from FFUL. T. F.-G. is currently an Invited Assistant Professor at FCUL and affiliated to IBEB@FCUL and iMed@FFUL. Her work involves mostly fabrication, characterization and application of micro and nanoparticles for biomedical applications.

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"Does Music Training Lead to Nonmusical Benefits?"

Nov 7th, 15:00, room 8.2.15

Speaker: Prof. César Lima, MUVE Lab, Department of Psychology, ISCTE– University Institute of Lisbon

Bio:

César Lima is an Associate Professor with Habilitation in the Department of Psychology at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, where he coordinates the MUVE Lab, a research groups focused on the psychology and neuroscience of music, voice and emotion. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals including Emotion Review, Cerebral Cortex, Brain, Current Biology, Trends in Neurosciences, Nature Reviews Neuroscience, and Annual Review of Psychology. César Lima is on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports (category Neuroscience) and Royal Society Open Science (category Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience). Before joining ISCTE, César Lima completed his Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Porto (2011), was a Research Associate at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience – University College London (2012-2016), and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Porto (2016-2017). His work as principal investigator has been funded by the British Academy and by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology.

Abstract: The possibility that music training improves nonmusical abilities generates a lot of excitement among scientists, the media, and the public. Longitudinal evidence is inconclusive, however, and the advantages of musicians in correlational studies could stem from preexisting factors. In this talk, I will present a series of correlational and longitudinal studies asking whether music training improves linguistic and emotion recognition skills. Correlational data confirm an advantage for musically trained children and adults on these domains, but a similar advantage is apparent for musically untrained individuals with naturally good musical abilities. Moreover, longitudinal data reveal no evidence for a causal relationship. Based on these findings and on a broader review of existing evidence, I will argue that observed associations between music training and nonmusical abilities are more likely to stem from preexisting musical abilities than they are from training. I will discuss the implications of this view for current debates on plasticity and transfer of learning.

João Padrela

12 de novembro às 15h00
https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/93866982445
 Analyzing and correcting the effect of water on inertial data acquired by XSENS IMUs waterproof sensors.

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"Integrating Network Science and Dynamical Systems in Neuroscience and Medicine"

Nov 14th, 13:00, room 8.2.15

Speaker: Prof. Sérgio Pequito, LaSEEB, ISR, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa

Bio:

Sérgio Pequito is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, and a principal investigator in the Evolutionary Systems and Biomedical Engineering Lab at the Institute for Systems and Robotics in Lisbon. Pequito's research consists of understanding the global qualitative behavior of large-scale systems from their structural or parametric descriptions and provides a rigorous framework for the design, analysis, optimization, and control of large-scale systems. His interests span neuroscience and biomedicine, where dynamical systems, control theory, and artificial intelligence can be leveraged to develop new analysis tools for brain dynamics toward effective personalized medicine and improve bidirectional interfaces. Pequito is an IEEE senior member and was awarded the best student paper finalist in the 48th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (2009) and the 2016 O. Hugo Schuck Award in the Theory Category by the American Automatic Control Council.

Abstract: This presentation tackles the challenge of decoding the brain's intricate structures and its connection to neurological disorders and human behavior. It underscores the transformative role of network science and dynamical systems theory in analyzing and interpreting neuroimaging data, such as fMRI and EEG, proposing a paradigm shift in neuroscience and medicine through the advancement of brain-computer and brain-machine-brain interfaces. These innovations hold the potential to introduce new diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches, ultimately enhancing patient care and quality of life.

The first section of the presentation investigates the link between blood oxygenation level-dependent correlations (functional connectivity) and the brain’s anatomical structure (structural connectivity). It introduces a methodology capable of accurately predicting functional connectivity, emphasizing the critical influence of indirect structural pathways.

The second section explores the dynamic aspects of brain function, applying fractional dynamical network models to capture the memory processes underlying brain activities. This approach reveals varying levels of memory dependencies across different brain regions, providing deeper insights into brain function in both health and disease states, and paving the way for novel therapeutic strategies.

Finally, the talk outlines future challenges and the potential of this research to drive revolutionary changes in neuroscience and medical diagnostics, promising impactful progress in treating neurological conditions and improving patient outcomes.