SyNC Symposium 2020

The 2nd Sydney Neurobionics Collaboration (SyNC) Neuromodulation Symposium

was held on Wednesday 25 November 2020

Novel Treatments for the 21st Century:

The Rise of the Brain Computer Interface & Neuromodulation of Incontinence

 
 
 
 

Neural interface researchers and neuromodulation experts from Australia, Europe and the United States discussed future plans with families and people living with cerebral palsy in this virtual symposium. Experts, who have trialled neural interfaces and medical devices in people living with disabilities, also discussed other neuromotor dysfunctions (such as spasticity and incontinence).

Hosted by the University of Sydney’s Dr Joseph Dusseldorp, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, and Professor Alistair McEwan, Ainsworth Chair of Technology and Innovation. 

Brought to you by the Sydney Neurobionics Collaboration (SyNC), The University of Sydney and Innovative BioEngineering.

Morning Session:

Brain Computer Interfaces and Communication in Cerebral Palsy

  • Mariska Vansteensel, Utrecht Brain Centre: Utrecht NeuroProsthesis: Implantable ECoG-based BCI for Home Use

  • Leigh Hochberg, Brown University: Update on the Braingate Trial

  • Peter Yoo, Synchron: Stentrode: The Australian Deep Brain Interface

  • Peter Horsely, Remarkable: Family Perspectives

  • David Borton, Brown University: Responsive Neuromodulation of Spinal Cord Injuries

  • Hugh McDermott, Bionics Institute: Feedback Control for Deep Brain Stimulation for Motor Disorders

  • Simon Paget, Children’s Hospital Westmead: A Clinical Perspective on the Future Challenges of Cerebral Palsy Treatment

  • John Parker, Saluda Medical: The Unlock CP Project

Afternoon Session:

Neuromodulation of Incontinence: Challenges for the future

  • Pejman Pak: Lived Experience Perspective

  • Amanda Chung, North Shore Private Hospital: Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation for urinary incontinence in adults

  • Danielle Delaney, North Shore Private Hospital: Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation for urinary incontinence in children

  • Margaret Schnitzler, North Shore Private Hospital: Sacral Nerve Neuromodulation for faecal incontinence

  • Gerrit Gmel, Closed Loop Medical: Closed Loop Neuromodulation of the Sacral Nerve

 
 
 

We are pleased to welcome another group of clinicians, researchers and medical technology developers to the 2020 SyNC Neuromodulation Symposium, including: