Brian Bech Nielsen
Rector at Aarhus University
Anette Poulsen
Deputy Mayor, City of Aarhus
Troels Staehelin Jensen
Professor, Aarhus University and Head of the conference organizing committee
Jacob Rosenkrands
Journalist, Danish Broadcasting Corporation and Moderator of MatchPoints 2022
Enjoy journalist Jacob Rosenkrands in lively discussion with doctor Peter Lund Madsen, DMSc, as they discuss facts about the brain and the fascination with brain research. Their discussion will also address the value of interdisciplinary research and the breadth of brain research today – as well as offering suggestions for forthcoming ‘moon landings’ in the field.
Peter Lund Madsen
Brain scientist
Why is the Brain so Fascinating?
Jacob Rosenkrands
Journalist, Danish Broadcasting Corporation and Moderator of MatchPoints 2022
Ed Boyden
Y. Eva Tan Professor in Neurotechnology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, USA
Tools for Analyzing and Repairing the Brain
with Ed Boyden and Lisa Feldman Barrett
Requires separate registration
See locations here
Meet, greet and coffee with patient associations, research groups and Aarhus University Press
Lisa Feldman Barrett
University Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Northeastern University, Boston, USA
Through the Looking-Glass: Using the Neuroscience of Emotion to Understand Basic Brain Functions
18.30: Arrival, networking and refreshments
19.30: Concert with Peter Vuust trio feat. Cæcilie Nordby
20.00: Dinner and background jazz by Vuust trio
22.15: End of evening. Conference bus leaves for downtown Aarhus and hotels (for registered participants only). The bus stops at Radisson BLU hotel (with an easy walk to Cabinn and Aarhus Scandic City hotels).
Lara Boyd
Professor of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
After this Talk Your Brain Will Not Be the Same: How Do We Learn, Forget and Relearn?
Meet, greet and coffee with patient associations, research groups and Aarhus University Press
with Jonathan Rosand
Requires separate registration
See locations here
Meet, greet and coffee with patient associations, research groups and Aarhus University Press
Jonathan Rosand
Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
Restoring and Preserving Brain Health
Neuroplasticity is the ability of neurons and neural networks in the brain to form new connections and to change the wiring of brain circuits. This happens constantly and is responsible for how we behave in response to new information. Neuroplasticity can be adaptive; for example, it can help restore lost functions following brain damage. On the other hand, neuroplasticity can also be maladaptive, e.g., if it is the result of stress-induced anxiety, withdrawal or substance abuse. In this Roundtable discussion, three of our keynote speakers will give their views on adaptive and maladaptive neuroplasticity in a session moderated by DR Journalist Jacob Rosenkrands.
Lisa Feldman Barrett
University Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Northeastern University, USA
Jonathan Rosand
Professor of Neurology, Harvard University, USA
Ed Boyden
Y. Eva Tan Professor in Neurotechnology, Massaschussets Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
Moderator: Jacob Rosenkrands
Danish Broadcasting Corporation
18.00: Arrival and refreshments
19.00: Dinner Pitch by Tobias Wang, Professor of Zoophysiology, Aarhus Unviersity
19.30: Starter and Main Course
21:00: Magician Jan Hellesøe
21:30: Dessert and coffee
22.30: End of evening
On the third day of MatchPoints 2022, Moesgaard Museum will be an epicenter of neuroscience for the entire family with brain scientist and TV-host Peter Lund Madsen guiding the audience through a day called "Hjernen gennem 100.000 år". The event is in Danish and is organized by Aarhus University, Aarhus People’s University, Aarhus Municipality and is supported by Lundbeckfonden.
Read more about the event and sign up here
