Brain Graphs-From Zero to Hero: Hands on workshop on Connectivity.

📄Workshop Description:

Delve into the intricate networks of the human brain in this workshop designed for neuroscience researchers, graduate students, and professionals. Participants will gain practical experience in analyzing functional connectivity using graph theory methodologies, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications.

🔍What You’ll Learn:

• Fundamentals of Functional Connectivity: Understand the principles underlying functional connectivity and its significance in neuroscience research.
• Introduction to Graph Theory: Explore key graph theory concepts such as nodes, edges, clustering coefficients, path lengths, and modularity, and how they apply to brain networks.
• Data Analysis Techniques: Learn to preprocess and analyze neuroimaging data to construct and interpret functional connectivity matrices.
• Hands-On Application: Engage in practical sessions using MATLAB to build and analyze brain network models.
• Interpretation of Results: Develop skills to critically assess and interpret the outcomes of graph theoretical analyses in the context of neurological and psychiatric conditions.

🧰Who Should Attend:

• Neuroscience graduate students and researchers seeking to enhance their analytical skills.
• Clinicians and professionals interested in the applications of functional connectivity in diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Data scientists and engineers working at the intersection of neuroscience and computational modeling.

📅Workshop Details:

• Duration: 2 hours
• Format: Online session combining lecture with hands-on exercises.
• Prerequisites: Basic understanding of neuroscience and familiarity with data analysis tools is recommended. MATLAB is essential.

By the end of this workshop, participants will have a solid foundation in applying graph theory to functional connectivity analyses, equipping them with the tools to advance their research and professional practice in neuroscience.