Prof. Alexandru Iordan, University of Michigan, will present on "Harnessing Neuroplasticity in Aging: Cognitive Training and Neuromodulation Based Interventions"
Abstract: Cognitive performance and brain network distinctiveness typically decline with “normal” aging, and this is further impacted by neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and its clinical precursor, mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In this talk, I will discuss two strategies that may be used to harness residual neuroplasticity and mitigate this decline. Specifically, I will discuss how cognitive training and neuromodulation using high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) may be leveraged to improve neural efficiency in healthy older adults and in individuals with MCI. Finally, I will present a few preliminary results from several on-going projects in our research program
Notes: 1. This talk will be online only (same time, though: 12:00 pm, CST). 2. As with the previous *external speaker, the talk will be followed by an informal discussion session with trainees, which will be nested within the 90-min interval of the seminar time. Hence, trainees are invited to stick around after the talk. *We do this with the external speakers because, for obvious reasons, the local speakers are more easily accessible (for discussions, advice, etc.).
Zoom Details:
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/7194027586?pwd=THhHM0dsdll2MlhIdExRR0JKQWFMdz09
Meeting ID: 719 402 7586
Passcode: 448953