Üsküdar University, with its research team led by Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, participated in the congress held in the USA, representing our country in two separate sessions.
Dr. Babak Kateb, President of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics, stated that they have established regional initiatives under the umbrella of Neuroscience20 (Nörobilim20) to bring together scientists from various fields so that ideas can inspire one another. The video, featuring the work carried out in this field to date, extensively highlights the researchers from Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, who represent Turkey…
The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT), founded in 2013 and comprising distinguished researchers in the field of neuroscience, primarily in the USA, continues its global work with the support of Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi. Üsküdar University became the sole university representing our country at the G20 - Neuroscience20 (BRAIN- SPINE- MENTAL- HEALTH) conference, while Founding Rector and Chairman of the Board Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan successfully represents our country, marking over 10 years.
Üsküdar University team represented our country in two separate sessions
The 21st annual congress of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT), featuring distinguished researchers in neuroscience, primarily from the USA, was held in Los Angeles, USA. Researchers from Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi were the only participants from Turkey at the 21st annual congress, which covers all neurological disorders from imaging to genomics and nanosciences, and included distinguished researchers in neuroscience, primarily from the USA.
The research team, led by Üsküdar University Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, represented our country in two separate sessions titled “Advances in Neuroimaging Techniques” and “Addiction Medicine” at the congress.
Neuromorphic computing technologies also featured in presentations
In presentations where next-generation neuromorphic computing technologies, which will be at the forefront of neuroscience studies, were discussed, Üsküdar University pioneered the transformation with “edge computing” technology, designed to bring applications and computing capabilities closer to users or “objects” that need them, instead of cloud computing technology operating on the principle of high speed and performance.
Next-generation neuromorphic computers, based on synaptic neural networks instead of artificial neural networks, contribute to the edge computing transformation with much lower energy consumption and higher computational capacity than quantum computers.
What is the goal of neuromorphic computers?
Neuromorphic computers aim to achieve three fundamental features that the human brain possesses but computers do not:
-Low power consumption: Power consumption close to that of the human brain,
- Fault tolerance: Neuron loss in neuromorphic chips has a negligible effect on system performance and high fault tolerance.
- No need for programming: It learns and changes on its own as it interacts with information.
Pioneering the transformation in neuroscience in Turkey
Üsküdar University researchers, who develop AI-focused and deep learning algorithm-based intelligent prediction models on the Cloud in this field, are pioneering the transformation in neuroscience in Turkey by shifting their neuroscience studies towards neuromorphic computers.
Presentations from Turkey garnered significant interest
The presentations made by academics from Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi from Turkey attracted significant interest from researchers.
NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi contributed to innovative treatment processes by incorporating The Vielight Neuro™ product into its treatment protocol. This new product, developed by Vielight, improves mitochondrial health by absorbing light energy in the red to NIR wavelength range through a process called photobiomodulation (PBM), used in treatments for Alzheimer's, Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson's, Autism, PTSD, and Long-COVID. The technology works like cellular “batteries” providing energy for mitochondria to carry out biochemical reactions and other cellular processes, thereby enhancing cognitive ability and increasing cerebral blood flow.
Representing Turkey with its work in the field of neuroscience…
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated that they are very pleased that Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi's neurotechnology-focused studies have garnered significant interest from international researchers, and they are happy for our country's work in these fields to be a reference point.
Memorandum of understanding signed in Üsküdar in 2022…
A memorandum of understanding was signed at the Istanbul summit in 2022, under the host of Üsküdar University and led by Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, with the US, Europe, ME+, and Indonesia delegations of the N20 Initiative. The agreement stated that the acceleration and implementation of neuro-diagnostics and treatments through the transformation, sharing, integration, and commercialization of neurotechnologies could be achieved through an international partnership.
Turkey extensively featured in the video…
Dr. Babak Kateb, President of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT), extensively features the work carried out with Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, Turkey's representatives, in a video he published about the G20 working group, renamed as Neuroscience20 (Brain, Spine, and Mental Health)…
The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics, which conducts its work in this field globally with the support of Üsküdar University, explains these efforts in a video it prepared…
Dr. Babak Kateb, President of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT), provided information about the G20 working group, which has been renamed as Neuroscience20 (Brain, Spine, and Mental Health).
Providing information about the congress on the Brain Mapping TV YouTube channel, Dr. Babak Kateb stated that they have created regional initiatives under the umbrella of Neuroscience20 (Nörobilim20) to bring together scientists from various fields, such as computer experts, neurologists, psychiatrists, spine surgeons, and psychologists, so that ideas can inspire one another.
Scientists from various fields brought together
Recalling that they launched Neuroscience20 in 2014, which encompasses brain, mental health, and spine, to address the cost of neurological disorders to the global economy, Dr. Babak Kateb stated the following:
“Thus, to examine the neurological disorders with the highest cost and to reduce this cost, we established regional initiatives under the umbrella of Neuroscience20. These initiatives bring together scientists from various fields, such as computer experts, neurologists, psychiatrists, spine surgeons, and psychologists, to inspire each other with ideas on which technologies we can introduce to the market that can reduce both the financial and health burden on the population and provide access to patients.”
Asia Pacific and Latin America LA Brain Initiatives established
Furthermore, Dr. Kateb noted the existence of the Asia Pacific Brain Initiative and stated that they have also established the Latin America Los Angeles Brain Initiative. He added that they have communicated with decision-makers who examine technology and innovations, Fast Track (a method providing results in a shorter time than average) treatments, and provide access to healthcare services.
Dr. Babak Kateb was awarded an “Honorary Doctorate” by the Üsküdar University Senate…
Meanwhile, Dr. Babak Kateb, President of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT), was awarded an “Honorary Doctorate” by the Üsküdar University Senate for “his valuable contributions to neuroscience studies on regional and global scales and his high dedication shown in the treatment of brain diseases.”
Üsküdar University hosted the meetings in 2015…
Üsküdar University brought together expert scientists in their fields at the 2nd G20 World Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Scientific Summit. At the symposium held in Istanbul on November 13, ‘Reflections on Clinic’, one of the milestones in line with the Brain Initiative 2025 Scientific Vision document, was discussed.
Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi researchers represent Turkey…
Psychiatric and neurological diseases are discussed from many aspects at the G20 Summits, which aim to offer rapid clinical solutions for patients with neurological disorders in brain and spine interventions.
Üsküdar University is also the sole university representing Turkey at the annual G20 Summits. Researchers from Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi participate in the summit under the leadership of Üsküdar University Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan.
Turkey Representative of the Brain Initiative Project
Üsküdar University serves as the representative and project partner in Turkey for the Brain Initiative Project, launched in 2013 under the leadership of former US President Barack Obama. Numerous studies have been conducted within the scope of this project, which aims to unravel the unknown secrets of the brain and research and develop treatments for major brain diseases such as autism, schizophrenia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's.
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