Dr Mareike Daeglau, University of Oldenburg & Jakab Pilaszanovich, Leipzig University
Advanced EEG Workshop
How do our brains process continuous signals? Can we reconstruct what we hear, see and how we move just by observing our brain data? Are these brain mechanisms predictable?
With more advanced computational methods we can decode the processing of continuous sound, visual and motor signals in the human cortex. Importantly, these analytical methods go beyond the traditional Event Related Potential (ERP) technique and can highlight the details in the temporal and spatial dynamics of EEG data. This technique can be used in a variety of interdisciplinary fields, like auditory attention, visual search, electromyography (EMG) or classification of movement disorders.
The focus of this two-day workshop will be to acquire the fundamental skills to use the Multivariate Temporal Response Function (mTRF) toolbox (Crosse, 2016). The workshop will include both theory and practice sessions where the language of coding will be Python. Participants will get an introduction to the necessary computer science background and work through examples using data from previous experiments. By the end of the workshop, participants should be ready to use this technique in their own research.
BYOD - Bring Your Own Data! We will provide example datasets but if you want to get involved properly, please bring your own EEG recordings and stimuli. In order to fully participate, it is advised to have your EEG data already preprocessed and the stimulus files linked/aligned to event markers.
Program:
Wednesday, 23rd October
9.30 - 10.00 – General Introduction
10.00 - 12.00 – Fundamentals of the Multivariate Temporal Response Function (mTRF) Approach
Covering the basic principles behind the mTRF toolbox, including its use of regularised linear regression to model the relationship between continuous sensory stimuli and neural responses.
12.00 - 13.00 – Pizza lunch
13.00 - 15.00 – Working with Forward and Backward Models in mTRF
Delving into the differences and applications of forward and backward models, highlighting their respective purpose in neural response prediction and stimulus reconstruction.
Thursday, 24th October
10.00 - 12.00 – mTRF Toolbox: Implementation and Functionality
Exploring the mTRF Toolbox implementation and its core functionalities.
12.00 - 13.00 – Pizza lunch
13.00 - 15.00 – Tackle your own data with the mTRF toolbox
Covering the practical aspects of using the toolbox, including setup, configuration, and the types of analyses it supports with your own data.
15.00 - 15.30 – Wrap up
Location:
Room 04 (Foyer Mitte), Villa Tillmanns, W?chterstra?e 30, 04107 Leipzig.
Capacity:
The number of participants is limited to 12, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Prerequisites:
Basic EEG and coding skills - some experience with Python helps, but we accept Matlab literates as well.
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If you are interested in the EEG Workshop, please send a short registration email.
