1st Iranian IBRO-APRC School of Cognitive Neuroscience (Tehran 2016) Report PDF

1st Iranian IBRO/APRC School of Cognitive Neuroscience on Human Brain Mapping
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School Report
1st Iranian IBRO/APRC School of

Cognitive Neuroscience on Human
Brain Mapping
23 Sep. 4 Oct. 2016
National Brain
Mapping Lab
International Brain
Research
Organization
Iranian Neuroscience
Society
www.ibro.ir
Cognitive Sciences
and Technologies
Council
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Contents of the Report

Welcome Messages ........................................................................................................................ 4
Organizing Committee ................................................................................................................. 8
Collaborators ............................................................................................................................... 11
Other Organizers and Instructors ............................................................................................. 13
Opening Ceremony ..................................................................................................................... 15
Host Institutes.............................................................................................................................. 20
IBRO School Participants .......................................................................................................... 22
School Program ........................................................................................................................... 28
Symposium................................................................................................................................... 30
Symposium Abstracts ................................................................................................................. 33
National Brain Mapping Lab ..................................................................................................... 54
fMRI School................................................................................................................................. 57
TMS School.................................................................................................................................. 60
tES School .................................................................................................................................... 63
EEG School .................................................................................................................................. 66
fNIRS School ............................................................................................................................... 69
Proposal Writing Workshop and Teamwork ........................................................................... 71
Proposal Presentation and Closing Ceremony ......................................................................... 75
Sample Certificates ..................................................................................................................... 80
Excursions.................................................................................................................................... 85
Guest House ................................................................................................................................. 91
Co-Sponsors ................................................................................................................................. 93
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Welcome Messages
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Prof. Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh

Professor, Control and Intelligent Processing Center of Excellence (CIPCE),
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran,
Tehran, Iran
Email: hszadeh@ut.ac.ir
With a great pride and honor, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome
you all to the first Iranian IBRO/APRC School of Cognitive Neuroscience on
Human Brain Mapping, September 23 - October 4, 2016 in Tehran, Iran. The
school will offer both of the theoretical and technical advances in key areas of
human brain mapping, particularly related to attention, working memory, decision
making, and executive function. Sixteen lectures will be delivered by wellknown, national and international scientists during the first two days and hands
on experience sessions will be held during the next six days. The next two days
will be devoted to proposal writing, proposal presentation and the closing
ceremony. One day of the school that falls on Friday, which is holiday in Iran,
will be devoted to site seeing. Twenty-four students will attend the school to
benefit from the lectures and participate in the laboratory projects.
I would also like to express my gratitude to the University of Tehran, Tehran
University of Medical Sciences, Institute for Cognitive Science Studies, Shahid
Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Medical School of Tarbiat Modares
University, IPM School of Cognitive Sciences, Iranian Neuroscience Society, and
Iranian National Brain Mapping Laboratory who jointly host the school.
I sincerely invite you all to actively participate in the school, share your
knowledge and experience, and discuss your stimulating ideas to make this event
joyful and beneficial to all. Thank you!
Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh, PhD
Director
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Prof. Vincent Walsh

Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, UK
Email: vin.walsh@gmail.com
To experience the welcome of the scientific community in Iran once is a special

experience, but to share it many times and to be able to extend the welcome to
others is a real privilege. Science does not stand still, nor have the organising
committee who hope this 2nd IBRO/APRC Iranian School of Cognitive
Neuroscience on Human Brain Mapping will be an advance on the first. Our
goal is not only scientific, it is also to embed the students' knowledge in the
future of modern of science. Like any other part of life, Science has undergone
great changes in how it is done, who can do it, how it is funded, and what it
means for a career. Learning facts and skills is merely the first step in a
scientific career. Learning how to use science and navigate the social, economic
and professional structures that bind science is also essential. When offered a
warm welcome, the warmth of the acceptance is half the bargain. We hope that
you will immerse yourself in the school and seek to contribute rather than
simply receive instruction. We also hope that your instructors, demonstrators
and lecturers are tired at the end of the school. Work them. The best questions
are often the simplest, and when one asks a question it is a good bet that
someone in the class wanted to ask it but worried it might be too simple. We
don't know everything, we are here to learn with you, so push, question, doubt
and think out loud - discovering and accepting our ignorance is an important
part of education that is sometimes avoided. We hope the School will open your
eyes to new people, new ideas and a new career.
Vincent Walsh, PhD

Scientific Secretary
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Prof. Abbas Haghparast

Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical
Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Email: haghparast@sbmu.ac.ir
I am very pleased to welcome you all to the 1st Iranian IBRO/APRC School of
Cognitive Neuroscience on Human Brain Mapping. The IBRO schools, all around
the world, are known as the prominent forum where researchers have an
opportunity to openly learn and exchange ideas in the exciting area of
neuroscience. This year, Iranian Neuroscience Society as the IBRO chapter in Iran
decided to organize its 1st school in the field of cognitive neuroscience with a focus
on human brain mapping. So, we tried to get connected to the main center of
neuroimaging studies in Iran known as the national brain mapping lab. Using the
expertise and facilities (3T MRI, EEG, fNIRS, TES/TMS), we are going to deliver
a stimulating and informative program to attract more people to this field.
It has been a real honor for me to serve you as the executive director of this event.
I hope the executive members activities for the registration, providing school
facilities, visa application, accommodation, travel funding, excursions and the
other related matters could satisfy your expectations. I am sure you will enjoy
visiting Iran as well as meeting a community of young, well educated and
enthusiastic scientists.
Abbas Haghparast, PhD

Executive Secretary
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Organizing Committee
Director
Scientific Secretary

University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
hszadeh@ut.ac.ir
Vincent Walsh, PhD
University College London, London, UK
vin.walsh@gmail.com
Abbas Haghparast, PhD

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical
Executive Secretary
Sciences, Tehran, Iran
haghparast@sbmu.ac.ir
Hamed Ekhtiari, MD, PhD
Tehran University of Medical Sciences,
Deputy Scientific
Tehran, Iran
Secretary
h.ekhtiari@gmail.com
Seyed Amir Hossein Batouli, PhD
Tehran University of Medical Sciences,
Tehran, Iran
Deputy Executive sa.batouli@unswalumni.com
Secretary
Hossein Azizi, PhD
Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
azizih@modares.ac.ir
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Executive
Secretary
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Zahra Fatahi Vanani, PhD

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences,
Tehran, Iran
biofatahi2001@yahoo.com
Reza Khosrowabadi, PhD
Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
r_khosroabadi@sbu.ac.ir
Ali Shahbazi, PhD
Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
shahbazi.a@iums.ac.ir
Fatemeh Yavari, PhD
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
f.b.yavari@gmail.com
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Collaborators
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Mohammad Reza Ay, PhD

mohammadreza_ay@tums.ac.ir
Gholam-Ali Hossein-Zadeh, PhD
University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
ghzadeh@ut.ac.ir
Hossein Ghadiri, PhD
h-ghadiri@tums.ac.ir
Jamal Hashemi, MSc
Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Council, Tehran, Iran
jamal1330h@yahoo.com
Fatemeh Mousavi Basirat, MSc
f.mousavi@cogc.ir
Mahdieh Karami, PhD candidate
karami.mahdieh@gmail.com
Minoo Sisakhti, BSc
NeuroImaging and Analysis Group,Tehran, Iran
mno.cs1369@gmail.com
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Other Organizers and

Instructors
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COGC Collaborators
Hanieh Alizadeh
TMS/tES School Organizers
Milad Kassaie
Susan Kohzad
Padideh Nasseri
Maryam Rostami
Narges Sadeghbeigi
fMRI School Organizers
Seyed Amir Hossein Batouli
Gholam-Ali Hossein-Zadeh
Shaghayegh Karimi Alavijeh
Arash Zare Sadeghi
Minoo Sisakhti
fNIRS School Organizers
Seyed Kamaledin Setarehdan
EEG School Organizers
Reza Khosrowabadi
Parivash Purabbasi
Iran University Organizers
Pejman Atefimanesh
Narges Danesh Afrooz
Hiwa Mohammadi
Asghar Parvishan
Fatemeh Tirgar
ICSS Organizers
Mehdi Tehrani Doost
Hossein Nosrat
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National Brain Mapping Lab

Organizers
Hasan Aghatayeb
Shima Golbarg
Fakhereh Pashaei
TMS/tES School Instructors
Vincent Walsh
Neil G. Muggleton
Reza Rostami
Milad Kassaie
Padideh Nasseri
Maryam Rostami
Narges Sadeghbeigi
fMRI School Instructors
Gholam Ali Hossein Zadeh
Hamed Nili
Mohammad Ali Oghabian
Robert L. Savoy
Seyed Amir Hossein Batouli
fNIRS School Instructors
Mehrdad Dadgostar
Zahra Einalou
Nima Hemmati
Seyed Kamaledin Setarehdan
EEG School Instructors
Reza Khosrowabadi
Fabien Lotte
Setareh Mokhtari
Modarres University Organizers
Fatemeh Ebrahiminia
Masoumeh Ghaemi
Hossein Marashi
Hossein Masroori
Masoud Mohammadi
PET Scanner center
Mehrsima Abdoli
Pardis Ghaffarian
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Opening Ceremony
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Venue:
Sepid Hall
Valiasr Street, Before Parkway Junction, Tehran, Iran
16:30 - 17:15
Registration
17:15 17:30
Group Photo
Recitation of Holy Quran and Irans National Anthem
Welcome Address by Director, Prof. Hamid Soltanian-Zadeh
Statement by Scientific Secretary, Prof. Vincent Walsh
17:30 20:30
Video Clip about Iran

Overview of Scientific Program by Dr. Amir Hossein Batouli
Applicants Self Introduction
Welcome dinner
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Host Institutes
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Iranian Neuroscience
Society
Cognitive Sciences
and Technologies
Council
Shahid Beheshti
University of
Medical Sciences
Tehran University of
Medical Sciences
University of Tehran
Institute for Cognitive

and Brain Sciences
Tarbiat Modares
University
Iran University of
Medical Sciences
Khaje Nasir Toosi

University
Kerman Neuroscience
Research Center,
Kerman University of
Medical Sciences
Institute for Cognitive

Science Studies
National Brain
Mapping Lab
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IBRO School
Participants
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Theme
Proposal
Group
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Theme 1:
Attention/
Working
Memory
Theme 2:
Decision
Making/
Executive
Functions
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First Name
Last Name
Country
Farzaneh
Manveen
Shilan
Sushant
Mohammad
Kinza
Zohreh
Negar
Karen
Suriya Prakash
Amin
Muhammad Muaaz
Sara
Golnaz
Quamrul Haque
Maksim
Parviz
Sidra
Razieh
Shirin
Mohammad Homayun
Marzieh
Shahabaldin
Keyvanfard
Bhardwaj
Mohammadi
Aryal
Momenian
Rafi
Ghotbeddin
Chabi
Simonyan
Muthukrishnan
Nejatbakhsh
Aslam
Karimi
Baghdadi
Ansari
Sharaev
Ghaderi
Liaquat
KamaliArdekani
Sedighpour
Tawhid
Fereidouni
Zarei
Iran- Tehran
India
Iran-Tehran
Nepal
Iran-Tehran
Pakistan
Iran-Ahvaz
Iran-Bushehr
Armenia
India
Iran-Tehran
Pakistan
Iran-Kashan
Iran-Tehran
Nepal
Russia
Iran-Tehran
Pakistan
Iran-Tehran
Iran-Urmia
Afghanistan
Iran- Tehran
Iran-Kerman
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Quamrul Haque Ansari

Nepal
kamrulhak@yahoo.com
Sushant Aryal
Nepal
sushantaryal@pahs.edu.np
Muhammad Muaz Aslam

Pakistan
muaazkamboh_biotech@yahoo.com
Golnaz Baghdadi
Iran
baghdadi.golnaz@gmail.com
Manveen Bhardwaj
India
bhardwaj.manu88@gmail.com
Negar Chabi
Iran
negarchabi@gmail.com
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Parviz Ghaderi
Iran
parviz_gh2@yahoo.com
Zohreh Ghotbeddin
Iran
ghotbeddiny2010@gmail.com
Farzaneh Keyvanfard
Iran
f.keyvanfard@gmail.com
Razieh KamaliArdekani
Iran
razin.kamali@gmail.com
Sara Karimi
Iran
sarakarimi59@gmail.com
Sidra Liaquat
Pakistan
sidraliaquat.3@gmail.com
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Shilan Mohammadi
Iran
shilan.mohammadi@gmail.com
Mohammad Momenian
Iran
momenian21@gmail.com
Suriya Prakash Muthukrishnan

India
dr.suriyaprakash@gmail.com
Amin Nejatbakhsh
Iran
nejatbakhsh.amin@gmail.com
Kinza Rafi
Pakistan
kinza_rafi@hotmail.com
Shirin Sedighpour
Iran
sh.sadighparvar@gmail.com
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Maksim Sharaev
Russia
msharaev@mail.ru
Karen Simonyan
Armenia
karensimonyan86@gmail.com
Mohammad homayun Tawhid

Afghanistan
homayun.tawhid@hotmail.com
Marzieh Fereidouni
Iran
Shahabaldin Zarei
Iran
sh.zarei18@gmail.com
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Friday
23 Sep.
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Registration + Opening Ceremony
Saturday
24 Sep.
Symposium, First Day
Sunday
25 Sep.
Symposium, Second Day
Monday
26 Sep.
TMS
BCI (EEG)
Tuesday
27 Sep.
BCI (EEG)
TMS
Wednesday
28 Sep.
MRI, fMRI
BCI (fNIRS)
Thursday
29 Sep.
BCI (fNIRS)
MRI, fMRI
Friday
30 Sep.
Saturday
1 Oct.
Sunday
2 Oct.
Cultural Visits in Tehran

tES
MRI, fMRI
MRI, fMRI
tES
Monday
3 Oct.
Proposal Writing (in the morning)

PET Scanning Visit (in the afternoon)
Tuesday
4 Oct.
Proposal Presentation and Closing Ceremony
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Symposium
24-25 Sep. 2016
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No.
Lecturer
Domain
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Tentative Title of the Talk
First Day (24 Sep., 2016)

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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Hamid SoltanianZadeh
Seyed Amir
Hosein Javadi
Mir Shahram
Safari
Hamed Nili
Mohammad Reza
Ay
Neuroscience
Bahador Bahrami
Brain &
Behavior
Seyed Kamaledin
Setarehdan
Hamid Latifi
fMRI/EEG/
MEG/DTI
DTI
fMRI
PET
fNIRS
Optogenetics
Integrated Analysis of
EEG/MEG/fMRI/DTI
Clinical Applications of DTI
Tractography
Network-level Brain Activity
Mapping: Worldwide Initiatives
Visual Perception
Positron Emission Tomography
Instrumentation in Brain Imaging
Influencing Others: Social, Behavioral,
and Neuronal Components
Functional Near-Infrared
Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications
Optical Brain Imaging
Second Day (25 Sep., 2016)

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Seyed Kamal
Kharrazi
Cognitive
Science
10
Robert L. Savoy
fMRI
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Amir Masoud
Sodagar
BCI
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Fabien Lotte
BCI
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Functional Imaging and Learning

Experimental Task Design AND or
VERSUS Resting State Connectivity?
Implantable Approach to Brain
Mapping: An Engineering Perspective
Principles and promises of EEG-based
Brain-Computer Interface technologies
Gholamali
Hossein-Zadeh
Ata Akin
Mohammad Ali
Oghabian
fMRI
fMRI Brain Decoding
fNIRS
Neil G. Muggleton
TMS/tES
Shining Light on the Brain

Neuroimaging Methods for Human
Brain Mapping
Investigating Brain Function with TMS:
Background, Methods, and Examples.
fMRI
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Symposium Abstracts
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Professor, Control and Intelligent Processing Center of Excellence
(CIPCE), School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of
Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Senior Scientist, Medical Image Analysis Laboratory, Henry Ford
Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Email: hszadeh@ut.ac.ir
Title:
Integrated Analysis of EEG/MEG/fMRI/DTI
Abstract:
EEG (electroencephalography), Magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), and Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)
provide complementary information regarding structure, function, and
connectivity of the brain. EEG and MEG provide high temporal resolution but
limited spatial resolution while fMRI provides favorable spatial resolution but
limited temporal resolution. DTI provides information regarding microstructures
of the brain and can be used to evaluate structural connectivity of the brain
regions. Integrated analysis of these modalities is expected to improve the
overall spatiotemporal resolution of the results and our understanding of the
brain function and connectivity. We will describe physiologically-motivated
models we have developed for integrated analysis of EEG, MEG, and fMRI.
These models relate neural activity to Post Synaptic Potentials (PSPs) as the
common link between E/MEG and fMRI. They may be used to illustrate the
spatio-temporal relationship between E/MEG and fMRI quantitatively.
Parameters of the models and their goodness of fit may be estimated using real
data. We will also present integrated analysis of functional and DTI data for
estimation of the brain functional and structural connectivity in health and
disease. We will conclude by summarizing recent work and shed some light on
the future work in the field.
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Seyed Amir Hosein Javadi, MD, Neurosurgeon

Email: javadi1978@yahoo.com
Title:
Clinical application of DTI tractography
Abstract:
Cerebral subcortical area is a complicated network of fiber tracts. New
modalities are used to find a specific functional or anatomical area, in a
process which is called brain mapping.
DTI tractography is capable of reconstructing fiber tracts and helps us to
visualize functional subcortical area and networks, at high resolution. DTI
tractography estimates asymmetric water diffusion in biological boundaries
and provides enormous data on fractional anisotropy (FA) of fiber tracts.
DTI tractography provides valuable data in the fields of Multiple Sclerosis,
epilepsy and language network assessment. The quality and integrity of fiber
tracts could be further analyzed.
Besides, in neuro-oncology, it could be used for preoperative planning at cases
of glioma, pituitary adenoma, optic glioma, peripheral nerve tumor, brain stem
lesions, target volume definition at radiation and assessment of postoperative
mutism. The possibility of intraoperative MR is a further unique aspect of DTI
tractography application.
Different applications of DTI tractography is discussed at the current article.
Furthermore the accuracy of this modality is assessed in comparison to the
gold standards as direct electrical stimulation (DES) and the shortcomings are
explained.
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Mir-Shahram Safari, PhD

Neuroscience Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical
Sciences
Email: safari@sbmu.ac.ir
Title:
Network-level Brain Activity Mapping: Worldwide Initiatives
Abstract:
Since 2013 some initiatives were started to tackle the technological and
biological challenges of developing a new generation of tools to enable recording
of neuronal activity throughout the brain; conducting brain-mapping experiments
with new tools and analyze the collected data. Most of brain initiatives were
focused on developing new technologies necessary for global brain-mapping at
the resolution level of single cells and the timescale of a millisecond. Networklevel brain-mapping discoveries may shed light on such brain disorders as
autism, traumatic brain injury and Alzheimers and could potentially point the
way to new treatments. The technologies developed and advances in
understanding brain networks will also likely have industrial applications outside
of medicine. In this lecture I will present a short review about recent
achievements of worldwide initiatives for network-level brain activity mapping.
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Hamed Nili, PhD

Department of Experimental Psychology, Medical Sciences Division,
University of Oxford, England
Email: hamed.nili@psy.ox.ac.uk
Title:
Investigating visual population codes: from perception to decision
Abstract:
Pattern information analyses are becoming more and more popular in analyzing
neuroimaging data. In this talk, I will first give a general overview of
multivariate analysis of neuroimaging data. The main focus will be on
representational similarity analysis (RSA).
After the introduction, I will give examples of how the methods can be used in
understanding visual population codes. The examples include an fMRI study
that explores invariant object representations in different stages of visual
processing.
I will then give an example of a case where RSA has been applied to multichannel EEG time series, this time focusing on how decision-related signals are
encoded in the brain.
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Mohammad Reza Ay, PhD

National Brain Mapping Laboratory, Tehran, Iran
Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Tehran
University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Email: mohammadreza_ay@tums.ac.ir
Title:
Positron Emission Tomography Instrumentation in Brain Imaging
Abstract:
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) is a type of nuclear medicine procedure. This means
that a tiny amount of a radioactive substance, called a radionuclide (radiopharmaceutical or
radioactive tracer), is used during the procedure to assist in the examination of the tissue
under study. Specifically, PET studies evaluate the metabolism of a particular organ or tissue,
so that information about the physiology (functionality) and anatomy (structure) of the organ
or tissue is evaluated, as well as its biochemical properties. Thus, PET may detect
biochemical changes in an organ or tissue that can identify the onset of a disease process
before anatomical changes related to the disease can be seen with other imaging processes,
such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Imaging neurodegenerative processes was one of the first clinical PET imaging applications
following the development of fluorine-18 labeled deoxy-glucose, or FDG. Initial cross
sectional PET imaging studies had found a regional and selective vulnerability of cerebral
cortices (such as temporal and parietal association cortices) in addition to global reduction in
blood flow and metabolism. From the mid 1980s to 1990s, there was extensive development
in human brain mapping techniques using O15 PET activation studies. Nowadays, the brain
PET imaging allows non-invasive quantification of cerebral blood flow, metabolism, and
receptor binding.
The first PET scanner developed in 1975 had a small number of detectors to build the image,
and they could do only a slice at a time. The slices were also very thick. Thus, the images
obtained with the PET had a low quality and definition. It was impossible to get the finer
details of localization of function in the brain, so their clinical usefulness was quite limited.
During last 40 years there are huge developments in designing dedicated brain PET scanners.
The spatial resolution in brain PET images has improved from 30 mm to 2 mm in modern
brain PET scanners. Hybrid imaging techniques such as PET/CT and recently PET/MRI
revolutionized the concept of function imaging especially in brain mapping. However, still
there are many issues such as attenuation, scattering, parallax error and inter crystal scattering
that need more research and development in order to improve the image quality in PET
scanners.
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Bahador Bahrami, PhD

Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London (UCL),
London, England
Email: bbahrami@gmail.com
Title:
Influencing Others: Social, Behavioral, and Neuronal Components
Abstract:
What does a son think about when he deliberates on how to formulate his advice
for his father?
Do consultants follow specific strategies to manage their influence over their
clients? The literature of social influence has almost exclusively been focused
on the client (e.g. consumer, voter, fans, ...) and the consultant's mind and brain
have received little attention. In my talk, I will address this problem from
various view points.
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Seyed Kamaledin Setarehdan, PhD

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of
Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Email: ksetareh@ut.ac.ir
Title:
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Theory and Applications
Abstract:
Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) was first introduced in 1977 by F. F. Jobsis
as a noninvasive method to monitor oxygen sufficiency in tissue. Since then
NIRS and diffuse optical tomography using near infrared light has been
explored for use in various clinical applications. More recently, there's been a
surge of research examining potential applications of NIRS technique for brain
functioning monitoring, hence the development of functional near infrared
spectroscopy (fNIRS). Since the nineties, it has been recognized that fNIRS is
well suited for brain monitoring due to the fact that light penetrates the skull
well at near infrared range. The sensitivity of the near infrared light to local
oxygenation changes makes it possible for direct measurement of hemodynamic
of brain tissue. In addition to its simplicity, portability and low cost, this is the
main advantage of fNIRS over magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which
calculates blood volume changes indirectly and PET which is considered as an
invasive method.
In this talk, the theory behind the fNIRS technology, its different
implementations and some proposed applications will be presented. Then the
design and development of a dual wavelength, 48 channels, continuous wave
near infrared spectroscope for brain monitoring will be explained.
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Hamid Latifi, PhD

Neurophotonic Technology Group, Laser and Plasma Research
Institute and Department of Physics, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
Email: latifi@sbu.ac.ir
Title:
recent advances in optical brain imaging
Abstract:
Various optical brain imaging methods have been developed in last 20 years.
These methods have helped scientists to better understanding the brain function
and structure. Macroscopic methods study a large area of the brain includes
intrinsic optical imaging, voltage sensitive dye imaging, speckle imaging, and
acousto-optic imaging. Microscopic methods with resolution of up to several
tens of nanometer has also been achieved using different techniques such as
confocal microscopy, multi-photon imaging, and stimulated emission depletion
(STED).
In this talk we will review and discuss some of recent works done using some of
these methods.
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Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, PhD

University of Tehran and the Institute for Cognitive Science Studies, Tehran
Email: pbt@iricss.org
Title:
Functional Imaging and Learning
Abstract:
Both educational scientists and cognitive neuroscientists are interested in
learning processes, their prerequisites and influencing factors, and how to
optimize learning.
Brain imaging methods have substantially contributed to the understanding of
the neural basis of human learning, explaining its deficits and early
diagnoses of educational needs.
This will enable us to choose the most appropriate interventional strategy
to compensate diagnosed deficits, and to compare the effects of different kinds
of educational input on learning.
In my presentation, I will concentrate on how we learn to read, and introduce
the neuronal recycling hypothesis and explain the neural basis of reading, and
finally, discuss alexia and dyslexia as learning disorders.
Keywords: reading, imaging, neuronal recycling, dyslexia
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Robert L. Savoy, PhD

MGH/HST Athinoula A. Martinos, Center for Biomedical Imaging,
Charlestown, USA
Email: savoy@nmr.mgh.harvard.edu
Title:
Experimental Task Design in the Age of Connectivity
Abstract:
The first reports that Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) could be used to
detect changes in brain activity based on fluctuations in cerebral blood flow and
oxygenation (fMRI) has inspired 25 years of cognitive and perceptual
experimentation. Central to all those studies is the idea that the brain's activity
could guided into at least two discriminatively different states of activity: fMRI
would reveal the localized differences in brain activity. This technique for
placing the brain in different states was the use of various tasks or stimulus
presentations to the subjects. The creative generation of such tasks was part of
the excitement and hope for novel discoveries in human psychology, via fMRI.
In recent years, the biggest area of excitement is one that does not use tasks, and
presents the subjects with no stimuli. The technology for collecting the data is
still fMRI, but the interpretation of the data is entirely different. Instead of
localized functionality in the brain, the fMRI data is analyzed to seek multiple
patterns of activity across the brain, even as the subject performs no specific
task.
Is there still a role for task-based fMRI experiments? Is there a way to integrate
connectivity analysis from resting state data with task-based experiments? Does
either approach truly aid the clinician, and if so, in what contexts is each
approach most valuable? What is the relationship between each of these
approaches to using fMRI data to the growing collection of other brain imaging
modalities? These are the questions that will be addressed in this presentation.
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Amir Masoud Sodagar, PhD

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, K.N. Toosi University of
Technology, Tehran, Iran
Email: amsodagar@gmail.com
Title:
Implantable Approach to Brain Mapping; An Engineering Perspective
Abstract:
Starting a few years ago, tremendous scientific effort has been focused, worldwide,
on in-depth research on the human brain. This includes a wide range of research
directions, ranging from the development of effective tools for high-resolution
interfacing to the brain, to finding convincing answers to important unanswered
neuroscientific questions about the physique and function of the brain, learning more
about the cognitive functions of the human (and also non-human) brain, and also
finding solutions to overcome neural and cognitive disorders. As a general term in
todays brain research, Brain mapping refers to various techniques used for
studying physical and electrophysiological aspects of the brain, and for performing
extensive research on static and dynamic functional activities of the brain.
Over the past decades, advanced microtechnology has created invaluable opportunity
for the development of implantable and semi-implantable devices aiming at
effectively interfacing to the brain. Such devices are nowadays capable of recording
and stimulation with real-time operation and at the same time with high temporal and
spatial resolutions. As such, in addition to their other applications such as brainmachine interfaces (BMI) and neural prostheses, implantable microsystems have
been recently introduced as possible tools for brain mapping.
This talk starts with an introduction to brain implants, their capabilities and
restrictions, and also the challenges faced in the development of such systems. Then,
design, development, and use of implantable neural interfacing devices for brain
mapping will be briefly reviewed. Main focus of this talk will, however, be on the
engineering aspects of the development of brain implants in circuit, signal, and
system levels, which deals with an interesting combination of a number of
engineering disciplines, namely microelectronics, microtechnology, analog and
digital signal processing, and wireless communication.
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Fabien Lotte, PhD

Inria Bordeaux Sud-Ouest, Talence, France
Email: fabien.lotte@inria.fr
Title:
Principles and promises of EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface technologies
Abstract:
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) are systems that can translate brain activity
patterns of a user into messages or commands for an interactive application.
Such brain activity is typically measured using Electroencephalography (EEG),
before being processed and classified by the system. A typical example of a BCI
is system that enables a user to move a cursor on a computor screen towards the
left or right by imagining left or right hand movement. In this talk, I will first
present the principles behind EEG-based BCI, that is 1) which brain activity
patterns can be used to control a BCI, 2) how to process and recognize those
patterns in EEG signals, and 3) how to train users to control such BCI systems.
I will then move onto the promises of BCIs in terms of applications, first for
communication and control for severely motor impaired users, for rehabilitation
applications (e.g., stroke rehabilitation), entertainment for healthy users and
passive BCI for adaptive interaction or neuroergonomics. I will conclude this
talk by an overview of the (many) current open challenges and research
questions for BCI.
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Gholamali Hossein-Zadeh, PhD

Associate Prof., School of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
College of Engineering, University of Tehran.
Email: ghzadeh@ut.ac.ir
Title:
fMRI Brain Decoding
Abstract:
Spatial pattern of fMRI activity contains detailed information about the brain states.
Using data mining and classification approaches, one tries to access this information
in fMRI brain decoding. Stimulus categorization (classification), stimulus
identification and visual stimulus reconstruction are three main subdivisions of brain
decoding. In classification fMRI pattern of activity is used to determine the category
that the stimulus is belonged to, whereas in the identification one should determine
which of finite stimulus patterns produced the measured fMRI response. The most
challenging approach to brain decoding, is decoding-reconstruction in which the
stimulus image must be reconstructed via the fMRI measured activity. In this talk I
will review some basic approaches to the above mentioned decoding. In addition to
the spatial extent/pattern of activity the connectivity of brain areas are affected by
stimulus/brain state. Thus taking the connectivity information into account, helps
improve the accuracy of classification/reconstruction. We applied connectivity based
brain decoding to distinguish between five cognitive brain states from a blocked
design fMRI data: (1) fixation, (2) detection of a single stimulus, (3) perceptual
matching, (4) attentional cueing, and (5) delayed match-to-sample. Moreover in
another study, we used Bayesian networks for decoding-reconstruction and
classification of hand written digits (0-9) by fMRI data. As a novel approach, we
exploit the brain connectivity information in decoding-reconstruction, and decoding
classification procedures through Bayesian networks. Results show Bayesian
networks perform comparable with previously applied hierarchical generative model
for decoding-reconstruction of these hand-written digits and adding brain
connectivity information makes them even more efficient and improves decodingreconstruction.
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Ata Akin, PhD

Department of Medical Engineering, Acbadem University, Istanbul,
Turkey
Email: ata.akin@acibadem.edu.tr
Title:
Shining Light on the Brain
Abstract:
The major job description of the brain is to control all of the physiological
systems. A very minor and unimportant addition throughout its evolution to
this job description has been its involvement in the decision-making process.
The neurobiological pathways leading to decision-making is the key to
understand the pathogenesis of major neurological and psychiatric diseases
while providing insights to novel diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Among several neuroimaging technologies, optical imaging offers a noninvasive alternative to investigate the brain dynamics during decision-making
process. I plan on setting the stage with a description on the neurobiology of
cognition and take the audience on a tour of my labs research over a decade.
The talk will include our data collected via our custom made optical imager
(ARGES Cerebro) from schizophrenics and ADHD patients as well as healty
controls. We have shown that fNIRS can assess the degree of cognitive loading
and can be used as a biomarker for brain diseases. We have also been working
on improving the accuracy of the fNIRS-BCI system for stroke rehabilitation.
So far we have been able to estimate motor imagery signals from the prefrontal
cortex and now are working towards the goal of prediction of intention.
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Mohammad Ali Oghabian, PhD

Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, TUMS,
Tehran, Iran
Email: oghabian@tums.ac.ir
Title:
Neuro Imaging Methods for Human Brain Mapping
Abstract:
The new neuroimaging and analysis methods bring together an interdisciplinary
sight into the human brain, employing various functional and structural
neuroimaging methodologies. The strategy uses fMRI, Diffusion, perfusion,
MRS, physiological measures, as well as structural neuroimaging techniques in
order to investigate neural mechanisms underlying cognitive functions in normal
health and many disease conditions.
I desire to introduce the latest tools and methods currently available in the
neuroimaging community. The need to develop computational infrastructure
which gives us the ability to implement sophisticated neuroimaging analysis are
introduced. These devoting techniques and skills could be integrated in order to
assess mysterious fulfilment of the human behaviors through feasible research
projects.
Moreover, modern surgical approaches in treatment of brain tumors seek
optimization of outcome by maximizing the extent of tumoral tissue resection,
along with minimizing the risk of intra-operative injuries to the eloquent cortex
areas and subcortical bundles. Therefore, individualized presurgical brain
mapping is introduced as a critical prerequisite in neurosurgical settings.
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Neil G. Muggleton, PhD

Brain and Behavior Group, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience,
National Central University, Taiwan.
Email: neil.muggleton@gmail.com
Title:
Investigating brain function with TMS: background, methods, and examples
Abstract:
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a powerful neurodisruptive
technique with a range of uses, including (but not limited to) the investigation of
the necessity of cortical areas in cognitive tasks and the timing of their
involvement. The level of spatial precision that the technique offers and the
potentially excellent temporal resolution with which stimulation can be
delivered aids such investigations. When employed appropriately TMS use can
extend from a 'virtual lesion technique', evaluating the necessity of a brain area
in a task or function, to offering more specific insight into the precise functional
role of the area under investigation.
Background to the use of TMS will be presented. Important factors to take into
account when designing experiments using transcranial magnetic stimulation
will be discussed in the context of example experiments highlighting the
potential strengths and opportunities it offers. The aforementioned spatial and
temporal resolution will be illustrated. Finally, and importantly, factors which
may limit the use of TMS or need to be borne in mind when designing an
experiment will be highlighted.
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Time
8.30-10.30
10.30:11.00
11.00-13.00
13.00-14.00
14.00-16.00
16.00-16.30
16.30-18.30
Title
Day 1
Introduction to basics of MRI and fMRI
BREAK
Physiological basis of BOLD Imaging (CBV,
CBF, SEEP) & Introduction to fMRI
application in Clinics
LUNCH
Principles of fMRI task design and the
required hardware
BREAK
Mathematical Basics of fMRI data
Preprocessing, Analysis, Corrections and
Quality Control
Day 2
8.30-10.00
Imaging Session
10.00-10.30
10.30-12.30
12.30-13.30
BREAK
Hands on: Single/Group Data Analysis
LUNCH
Functional/Effective Connectivity
Interpretations
BREAK
Pattern-Recognition in fMRI
Concluding Remarks
13.30-15.30
15.30-16.00
16.00-17.00
17.00-18.30
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Robert L. Savoy
Mohammad Ali
Oghabian
Robert L. Savoy
Gholam Ali
Hossein Zadeh
Gholam Ali
Hossein Zadeh
Hamed Nili
Robert L. Savoy
Hamed Nili
Robert L. Savoy
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Title
Instructor
Basics of Brain Stimulation, r/TMS Principles
(Biophysics, Coils, Stimulation Types,
N. Muggleton
8:30-10:00
Applications)
BREAK
10:00-10:30
Study design, TMS in cognitive studies and
Brain Mapping, Multimodal Studies with
V. Walsh
10:30-11:30
nTMS/EEG/fMRI/, notable Theme related
studies
Hands-on TMS Practice: Introduction and
N. Muggleton
Basics (Safety, Coil placement, Motor
11:30-13:00
P. Nasseri
Threshold measurement)
LUNCH
13:00-14:00
Important Factors in Neuropsychological
N. Muggleton
14:00-14:45
Recording Using TMS
Hands-on TMS Practice, Diagnostic TMS using
V.Walsh
14:50-15:50
single pulse and paired pulse protocols
M. Kassaie
BREAK
15:50-16:15
Hands-on nTMS Practice using Navigator,
N.Muggleton
16:15-17:30 Running a Theme related task and stimulation
N. Sadeghbeigi
protocol
Discussion, Q&A
17:30 - 18:00
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8:30-9:30
9:30-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:45
11:45-12:30
12:30-13:45
13:45- 15:00
15:00-15:30
Title
tES Principles (Biophysics, Parameters, tACS,
tDCS, HD, tRNS)
Study Design, tES in cognitive Studies and Brain
Mapping, Multimodal Studies with EEG/fMRI/,
notable Theme related studies
BREAK
Hands-on tES Practice: Introduction and Basics
(Measurements, Montages, Safety)
Quality control and common shortcomings in
tES/TMS studies
LUNCH
Hands-on tES practice using Neuroconn,
Conducting a tDCS session, Replicating a theme
related study
BREAK
15:30-17:00
HandsOn tES/EEG using Starstim, Running a

Theme related task and stimulation protocol
17:00-17:30
Discussion, Q&A
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R. Rostami
V. Walsh
M. Kassaie
P. Nasseri
V. Walsh
M. Kassaie
P. Nasseri
M. Rostami
M. Kassaie
P. Nasseri
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8:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:00-11:00
Title
A brief introduction to cognitive assessment with
a focus on working memory / Executive
functions
Break
An introduction to EEG/ERP data gathering and
analysis
12:30-14:00
14:00-15:00
15:00-15:30
Hands on experience on EEG/ERP data

gathering
Lunch
An introduction to EEG-based BCI
Break
15:30-17:00
Hands on experience on EEG/ERP data analysis
17:00-17:30
Group Discussion
11:00-12:30
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Instructor
Setareh
Mokhtari
Reza
Khosrowabadi
Fabien Lotte
Reza
Khosrowabadi
Fabien Lotte
Reza
Khosrowabadi
Setareh
Mokhtari
Reza
Khosrowabadi
Fabien Lotte
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fNIRS School
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Time
Title
Instructor
9:00-10:30
10:30-11:00
Introduction to Basics of fNIRS

BREAK
S. Kamaledin Setarehdan
11:00-12:30
Examples of fNIRS applications
Nima Hemmati
Zahra Einalou
12:30-14:00
LUNCH
Examples of fNIRS Signal Processing
Methods
BREAK
Mehrdad Dadgostar
Nima Hemmati
Examples of fNIRS Signal Processing

Methods (hands on session)
S. Kamaledin Setarehdan
Mehrdad Dadgostar
Nima Hemmati
Zahra Einalou
14:00-15:30
15:30-16:00
16:00-18:00
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Proposal Writing
Workshop and
Teamwork
3 October, 2016
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4 October, 2016
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10:30 11:30
11:30 12:00
12:00 13:30
13:30 14:00
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Scientific Lecture
Tea Break
Proposal Writing (Teamwork)
Election by IBRO Applicants to Choose the Class President
and Secretary
Lunch
Lab visit
Group Presentation and Distribution of Certificates
20 minutes for each presentation, 5 minutes for questions and
answers, certificate and group photo
Tea Break
Wrap-up Session
i. Statement by Executive Secretary, Prof. Abbas Haghparast
ii. Announcement of the Best Proposal Award
iii. Video Clip About the School
16:30 17:30
iv. Listening to Comments and Suggestions Made by IBRO

Students
v. Collection of the Students Evaluation Forms
Hope to see you soon!
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Sample Certificates
For Students, Organizers,
Instructors. Lecturers, and
Sponsors
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Guest House
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Co-Sponsors
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Iran National Science Foundation
Neuroscience Research Center

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Artan Teb Co
Daj Co
Ara Scientific ApS
Sarmad Teb; official representative at electrophysiology and

behavioral research instruments of HARVARD BIOSCIENCE
company in Iran.
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