Brainhack global: Paris

Institut Pasteur Paris, 2 to 4 May 2018

'Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up.'



Oliver Wendell Holmes






Painting by @TrishaThompsonAdams

Brainhack aims at promoting the interaction between scientists, developers and artists interested in the brain. Questions can evolve around

  • the investigation of brain anatomy and function based on neuroimaging or post mortem dissection;
  • the evolution of nervous systems across species;
  • the variability of brain features across healthy participants;
  • the emergence of brain pathologies;
  • and there is no limit to artistic reflections in any form of art.

Participants can bring their own dataset, discuss a project and recruit a team of collaborators on site. Access to free big online databases of MRI images will be also available during the three days, for new creative ideas to be tested.

This workshop integrates all levels of expertise and is also an opportunity to learn methods, develop skills and collaborate with other participants.

Join the fun!

            PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
            

Wednesday 2 May 2018
09:00 – 09:30 Breakfast 09:30 – 10:00 Welcome & ignite (Demian Wasserman) 10:00 – 10:30 Short present-yourself by everyone (my interest(s) that I bring here, skills I bring) 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 – 12:00 Project pitches. Let us know about your project on Slack! #bhg18-paris, and get your Brainhack mug! 12:00 – 13:30 Lunch 13:30 – 19:00 Open Hacking 19:00 – ????? Social drinks & dinner
Thursday 3 May 2018
09:00 – 09:30 Breakfast 09:30 – 10:00 Ignite: MagnetoEncephaloGraphy of the social behaviour (Nathalie George, TBC) 10:00 – 12:00 Open hacking 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 22:30 Open hacking
Friday 4 May 2018
09:00 – 09:30 Breakfast 09:30 – 10:00 Ignite: Women in Science (Alexandra Auffret, TBC) 10:00 – 11:00 Open hacking 11:00 – 12:00 Project update 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 18:00 Open hacking 18:00 – 19:00 Wrap up & Art in Science exhibition

Each of the three days will begin with an Ignite Session in which speakers will give 15 minute talks that will address wide questions that would benefit from open, interdisciplinary collaborations. During the Open hacking sessions, participants can work on their projects or participate in a dynamic set of talks organised by attendees. During the hack sessions, participants will be encouraged to work together in small groups on relevant projects. The workshop will culminate on the last day, when participants will have the opportunity to present a brief overview of their project. Let us know about your project on Slack! #bhg18-paris, , and get your Brainhack mug! For the moment, we have:

  • [Tutorial] Initiation to python. (Chris Foulon & Demian Wassermann)
  • [Project] Anatomical drawing: Anatomy in 3D database in the MNI152. (Michel T de Schotten)
  • [Tutorial] Initiation to BCBToolkit (Michel T de Schotten)
  • [Project] Python Coding: Parcellotron polish up (Chris Foulon)
  • [Project] How to do Art in Science (Anastasia Osoianu)

Participants will be supervised and receive advice on methods from a team of very capable nerds throughout the three days.

A constant flow of food and drinks (especially coffee & Club Mate…) will be provided during the event.

We kindly request an online preregistration (100€) in order to cover the expenses for the equipment and the food/drinks. However, if you are a student and/or have financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to send us an Email explaining your situation and we will discuss possibilities for a reduced fee.

Deadline is 30th of April 2018, please.

To learn more about Brainhack and previous events: Brainhack

Registration

Registration is 100€ and includes all meals plus a continuous supply of healthy snacks, club mate, hot beverages (particularly coffee).

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Registrations will close the 30th of April 2018.

E-mail brainhack.paris@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Make sure to join our slack channel #bhg18-paris

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We use Brainhack's slack to meet other participants, discuss potential projects and people are also getting organised to share accommodations!