https://doi.org/10.36866/pn.131.30

Dr Irene Di Giulio
Dr Ricci Hannah
Dr Marco Davare

King’s College London, UK

We are delighted to invite you to our meeting Neurophysiological Bases of Human Movement, taking place at King’s College London on 12 and 13 December 2023.

The meeting will bring together researchers in this field, foster productive exchanges about recent advancements and topical issues. Moreover, the event is designed to provide a vibrant platform, actively engaging and promoting early career researchers.

To this end, we are grateful to have a fantastic line-up of invited speakers. Their talks will be structured around four main themes spanning the two days:

• Cortical mechanisms and behavioural aspects underpinning skilled sensorimotor control
• Advanced methods for probing sensorimotor circuits
• Variability in neurophysiology: its representation and relevance
• Development and recovery of sensorimotor function

In the spirit of active engagement, the afternoon of the second day will feature three point-counterpoint sessions. These sessions will be guided by six academics within the field and will centre around three highly pertinent issues: “One vs. many participants” to discuss the relevance of extensive, longitudinal data from a small sample or large cohort studies; “Real world vs. laboratory experiments” to debate the merits of testing participants outside or inside the laboratories in terms of controlling factors and data quality; and “Micro (neuron) vs. macro (behaviour) in neurophysiology” to discuss the role of the two approaches in neurophysiology.

Following this, all interested attendees will have the opportunity to join a round-table discussion aimed at reaching a consensus on these topics. These discussions are geared towards fostering collaboration and initiating joint publications in The Society journals.

The programme has been developed to provide ample time for attendees to present their work, either as a short oral communication or a poster. Our aim is to ensure that everyone feels included, plays an active role in discussions and enjoys the meeting.

For those attending their first meeting, this promises to be a valuable scientific experience. It is a great opportunity to connect with fellow scientists and forge new collaborations. The Society has some great tips on attending your first meeting.

We look forward to seeing you all in December. Register now!

Key dates

Abstract submission closes: 30 September 2023
Early bird registration deadline: 24 October 2023
Conference Attendance Award deadline: 31 October 2023
Registration deadline: 28 November 2023