Functional ultrasound imaging (fUSi) is an innovative modality technology that offers the ability to monitor brain mesoscale hemodynamics with high spatiotemporal resolution across a field of view encompassing both cortical and subcortical structures. First demonstrated in vivo in 2011 in rats, it has gained popularity over the past decade and is now emerging as a fully-fledged recording modality in behavioral neuroscience, present in more than 10 species. Despite this success, many labs integrating fUSi to their repertoire still develop their own tools and data sharing is hindered by the lack of open formats and consensus statements on experimental design, preprocessing and analysis.
This workshop aims to bridge this gap by giving a theoretical and practical training on functional ultrasound imaging (fUSi) from recognized leaders in the field. It is primarily intended to PhD students and postdocs aiming to use fUSi in their experiment, but we also welcome untrained scientists eager to discover its principle and applications. No prerequisite is necessary. Through six interactive modules, we will cover the theoretical bases of ultrafast imaging (Module #1), hands-on training on surgical design (Module #2), practical implementation of fUSi experiments in different contexts and species (Module #3), how to preprocess and analyze fUS data (Module #4). We will finally cover the specific developments of fUSi in clinical settings (Module #5) and ultrasound-based advances that offer promising avenues for neuroscience (Module #6)
After this 2-day workshop, attendants will be able to understand the physical principles underlying ultrafast ultrasound imaging, be autonomous in designing and conducting their experiment to answer neuroscience questions, be aware of the state-of-the-art open-sources resources to analyze and share fUSi data, and proficient in using them. Hands-on training will be provided when possible. This strategy aligns with the global Paris Brain Institute strategy to democratize the use of innovative technologies and to empower open science and collaborative projects.
- Emilie Macé, Professor University Medical Center, Goettingen, Germany
- Mickael Tanter, INSERM Research Director, Physmed Institute, Paris, France
- Pierre Pouget, CNRS Research Director, Paris Brain Institute, France
- Antoine Bergel, CNRS Tenured Researcher, Paris Brain Institute, France
- Felipe Cybis-Pereira, Former PhD Student Physmed Paris/Iconeus, France
- Samuel Lemeur-Diebolt, Postdoctoral Fellow, University College London, United Kingdom
- Jean-Charles Mariani, Postdoctoral Researcher, IIT, Genova, Italy
- David Maresca, Associate Professor of Imaging Physics, TU Delft, The Netherlands
- Sadaf Soloukey, Assistant Professor BrainEcho Lab Neurosurgeon in training
Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands - Serge Picaud, INSERM Research Director, Institut de la Vision, Paris, France
- Celian Bimbard, Junior Professor, Institut de la Vision, Paris, France
- Agnes Landemard, Senior Research Fellow, University College London, United Kingdom
Program to follow in the coming weeks
Organizing Committee
Antoine Bergel, PI Paris Brain Institute
Pierre Pouget, PI Paris Brain Institute
Inscription
€60 incl. VAT for students and postdocs (lunch included on both days)
€120 incl. VAT for faculty members (lunch included on both days)
Registration deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Contact
For information and specific requests: workshop-ultrasound@icm-institute.org
Partners
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