Summer School

The research team of the project BRAINN held a successful summer school at the University of Cyprus in Nicosia, Cyprus, on 8-12 July 2024 to disseminate the knowledge and expertise developed during the project BRAINN.

The BRAINN Summer School offered a unique opportunity for both students and researchers to delve into the fascinating world of neuroimaging, neurocognitive assessment, neurocognitive treatment, and non-invasive brain stimulation. The summer school consisted of lectures and hands-on training sessions, which were taught by well-renowned experts from King’s College London, Maastricht University, Ghent University and the University of Cyprus.

Lectures and Training Sessions:

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for brain research: experimentation and data analysis. Hands-on training in MRI data analysis for research. Session led by Prof. Steven Williams from King’s College London.
• Online neuropsychological assessment methods: remote assessment of cognitive performance and mental health using the Cognitron platform. Hands-on training in collecting and analysing data from online assessment. Session led by Prof. Adam Hampshire from Imperial College London and King’s College London.
• Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) research techniques and their clinical application: insights into NIBS techniques for research and exploring their potential across various cognitive and affective conditions. Hands-on training in transcranial direct and alternative current stimulation (tDCS and tACS). Session led by Prof. Alexander Sack from Maastricht University and Prof. Chris Baeken from Ghent University.
• Online neurocognitive rehabilitation methodologies: introduction to the Categorization Program and its online administration through the CAT-BRAIN software. Hands-on training in the accurate interpretation of the results. Session led by Prof. Fofi Constantinidou.

Attendance was open to students and researchers at all career stages from all around the world.