MatchPoints 2022: Programme for the conference
THURSDAY, 5 MAY
09.30–09.50
WELCOME TO MATCHPOINTS 2022
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
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
09.50–10.50
OPENING SESSION WITH MODERATOR, JOURNALIST JACOB ROSENKRANDS AND BRAIN SCIENTIST AND TV-HOST PETER LUND MADSEN
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
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
10.50–11.45
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Ed Boyden
Y. Eva Tan Professor in Neurotechnology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, USA
Tools for Analyzing and Repairing the Brain
11.45–13.15
LUNCH
Samfundsfagenes Kantine
LUNCH: Meet the Professor
with Ed Boyden and Lisa Feldman Barrett
Requires separate registration
See locations here
13.15–14.45
WORKSHOPS
The Molecular Brain
Merethe Barker Auditorium
Visualisation of the Brain
The Plastic Brain
Jeppe Vontillius Auditorium
Placebo Responses
The Emotional Brain
Samfundsmedicinsk Auditorium
The Creative Brain
The Diseased Brain
Bartholin Auditorium
Imaging the Brain in Neurological Disease
14.45–15.20
COFFEE AND NETWORK
Meet, greet and coffee with patient associations, research groups and Aarhus University Press
15.20–16.50
WORKSHOPS
The Molecular Brain
Merethe Barker Auditorium
Building and Rebuilding the Brain
The Plastic Brain
Jeppe Vontillius Auditorium
Interfacing the Human Brain to the World
The Emotional Brain
Samfundsmedicinsk Auditorium
Pleasure and Lack of Pleasure
The Diseased Brain
Bartholin Auditorium
Memory Disturbances in Neurological Disease
16.50–17.00
SHORT BREAK AND TRANSFER TO KEYNOTE LECTURE
17.00–17.50
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
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
18.00
BUS TRANSFER TO HERMANS IN TIVOLI FRIHEDEN
18.30–22.15
Music for the Brain
Evening Event at Hermans, Tivoli Friheden
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).
FRIDAY, 6 MAY
09.00–09.55
VIRTUAL KEYNOTE LECTURE
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
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?
09.55–10.30
COFFEE AND NETWORK
Meet, greet and coffee with patient associations, research groups and Aarhus University Press
10.30–12.00
WORKSHOPS
The Molecular Brain
Samfundsmedicinsk Auditorium
Coupling Molecule to Disease
The Plastic Brain
Jeppe Vontillius Auditorium
Neuroplasticity in Pain
The Emotional Brain
Merethe Barker Auditorium
The Neurochemistry of Emotions
The Diseased Brain
Bartholin Auditorium
Can You Work Your Brain Younger?
12.00–13.15
LUNCH
Samfundsfagenes Kantine
LUNCH: Meet the Professor
with Jonathan Rosand
Requires separate registration
See locations here
13.15–14.45
WORKSHOPS
The Molecular Brain
Samfundsmedicinsk Auditorium
Coupling Molecules to Memory Function
The Plastic Brain
Jeppe Vontillius Auditorium
Learning and Neuroplasticity
The Emotional Brain
Merethe Barker Auditorium
From Fruitflies to Human
The Diseased Brain
Bartholin Auditorium
From Consciousness to Unconsciousness
14.45–15.30
COFFEE AND NETWORK
Meet, greet and coffee with patient associations, research groups and Aarhus University Press
15.30–16.25
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
Jonathan Rosand
Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
Restoring and Preserving Brain Health
16.25–16.35
SHORT BREAK
16.35–17.25
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: ADAPTIVE AND MALADAPTIVE NEUROPLASTICITY
Per Kirkeby Auditorium
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
17.40
BUS TRANSFER TO CENTRALVÆRKSTEDET
18.00–22.30
Meals & Magic
Evening Event at Centralværkstedet
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
SATURDAY, 7 MAY
10.00–17.00
PUBLIC EVENT: Hjernen gennem 100.000 år
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
