BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250707T143912EDT-9403roogxV@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250707T183912Z DESCRIPTION:Brain-computer interfaces for basic science\n\nByron Yu\, Carne gie Mellon University\n Tuesday March 7\, 12-1pm\n Zoom Link: https://mcgill .zoom.us/j/86855481591\n\nAbstract: Brain-computer interfaces (BCI) transl ate neural activity into movements of a computer cursor or robotic limb. B CIs are known for their ability to assist paralyzed patients. A lesser kno wn\, but increasingly important\, use of BCIs is their ability to further our basic scientific understanding of brain function. In particular\, BCIs are providing insights into the neural mechanisms underlying sensorimotor control that are currently difficult to obtain using limb movements. In t his talk\, I will demonstrate how a BCI can be leveraged to study how the brain learns. Specifically\, I will address why learning some tasks is eas ier than others\, as well as how populations of neurons change their activ ity in concert during learning.\n DTSTART:20230307T170000Z DTEND:20230307T180000Z LOCATION:550 Sherbrooke\, Room 189 SUMMARY:QLS Seminar Series - Byron Yu URL:/qls/channels/event/qls-seminar-series-byron-yu-34 6384 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR