In the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the use of brain imaging techniques. These advances have led to revolutionary insights into the structure and function of the human brain. Whereas previously researchers were dependent on lesion and post mortem studies to study brain function, nowadays it is possible to examine brain function associated with psychological functions directly. Brain imaging techniques are safe and can therefore be applied to studying the developing brain, providing insight into the development of cognition, emotion and atypical development, such as in ADHD, autism and substance abuse.

 

Although this work has provided valuable new insights, the application of brain imaging techniques in developing and clinical populations is raising several new challenges. In a three-day workshop, which will take place in Amsterdam, international experts are invited to discuss their recent work in neuroimaging of typical and atypical development. The workshop will consist of a series of talks and discussions. Besides the addresses by international experts, four time slots will be reserved for sessions to discuss the issues raised. During these sessions, the audience will be stimulated to add to the discussion by posing questions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to present their work in a poster session or in a 15 minute talk.
The abstract submission deadline is March 18, 2009.