Disruptions in Functional Connectivity in Neurological Disorders

Friday, January 24, 2024

12:00pm Eastern time

Instructor:  Gulgun Sengul, MD

Course Description: 

Functional connectivity, the study of how different regions of the brain communicate and coordinate their activity, is essential for understanding the brain's complex network dynamics. These neural networks enable the brain to process information efficiently, regulate behavior, and maintain cognitive functions. Disruptions in these networks can lead to significant impairments, affecting an individual’s ability to think, feel, and move. Such disruptions are often at the core of various neurological and psychiatric disorders, resulting in altered cognitive, sensory, and motor functions.

In neurological disorders, functional connectivity disruptions can manifest as weakened, hyperactive, or completely misrouted connections between brain regions. These alterations can arise from a variety of causes, including structural damage, neurotransmitter imbalances, and genetic anomalies. Understanding these disruptions is crucial for developing targeted treatments and improving patient outcomes. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how functional connectivity is altered in several key neurological disorders. We will delve into the underlying mechanisms that cause these disruptions, such as changes in synaptic plasticity, neuroinflammation, and neural degeneration. Additionally, we will explore the potential clinical implications of these findings, including how they can inform diagnostic strategies, therapeutic interventions, and prognostic assessments.

Fees: EACH webinar is $45.00 for all ISNR members. The fee for non-members is $60.00. Student fee is $15 with proof of student status.

ISNR member DISCOUNT for all three webinars: If you register for all three sessions, you only pay $99 (a savings of $36). To receive the discount for the third session, register for sessions 1 and 2, then email office@isnr.org to obtain the discount code for the third session.

Continuing Education:

· CE Certificate is a separate fee of $10.00 for 1 CE hour for THIS session.

· Purchase CE by clicking HERE.

· This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1 CE hour.

· Evaluations and Certificates are available by email.

Credits:

BCIA will issue 1 credit towards BCIA re-certification for full attendance at this webinar.

IQCB will issue 1 credit toward IQCB recertification for full attendance at each webinar as non-qeeg specific credit.

Satisfactory Completion: 

This webinar includes 1 CE. The International Society for Neuroregulation and Research ("ISNR") is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ISNR maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For more information about ISNR or to inquire about membership, please visit ISNR.org.

Most states accept continuing education courses offered by either CE Sponsors for APA or will accept the approval of other state licensing boards of the same license type. Some states, either do not require pre-approval of courses, or will allow licensees to retroactively file for course approval themselves. Check with your board to obtain a final ruling.

Note: After registering, an email with a link to the webinar to register in Zoom will be sent to you.

Students, to register for this webinar at the discounted rate, contact office@isnr.org with documentation for your student status.

Who is the Audience: Psychologists, mental health clinicians

Level:  Intermediate, Advanced

Agenda:

12:00pm - 12:50am Presentation

12:50am - 1:00pm Q&A

Location: Zoom

Presenter: Gulgun Sengul, MD

Specific Learning objectives:

Based on the content of this (session 2) presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Explain the Concept of Functional Connectivity: Define functional connectivity and its significance in the context of neural network dynamics.
• Detail the Mechanisms of Disruption: Describe how structural abnormalities, neurochemical imbalances, and genetic factors lead to disruptions in functional connectivity.
• Identify Patterns in Specific Neurological Disorders: Highlight common patterns of disrupted connectivity in disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, and depression.
• Analyze Clinical Implications: Discuss how disruptions in functional connectivity can inform diagnostic strategies, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate Recent Advancements: Review recent advancements in neuroimaging techniques and computational modeling that enhance the understanding of functional connectivity.
• Discuss Future Research Directions: Explore future trends and potential breakthroughs in the study of functional connectivity, including the development of connectivity-based biomarkers.

You will receive an email containing the link to join the webinar one week, one day, and the morning before the event. Please ensure that you test your access to Zoom at least two hours before the webinar begins.

If you cannot attend the live webinar, all paid registrants will receive a recording of the webinar. However, CE credits are only available for attending the live presentation. This program, when attended in its entirety, is available for 1 CE hour. The CE, which provides a certificate after completion of the evaluation, is a separate fee (from webinar registration) of $10.00 for 1 CE hour.  To purchase the CE for THIS session, CLICK HERE.

Disclosure: There is no conflict of interest by this presenter.

Please address questions, concerns and any complaints to Susan Alvarez, ISNR Executive Administrator:

ISNR 2146 Roswell Road, Suite 108, PMB 736, Marietta, GA 30062

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Instructor:  Gulgun Sengul, MD

Dr. Gulgun Sengul, is a neuroanatomist and neuroscientist affiliated with Ege University in Izmir, Turkey. Her primary research focus lies in neuroanatomy, particularly pertaining to the brainstem and spinal cord. She has authored four international scientific books and numerous book chapters published by Elsevier, in addition to contributing to 49 research articles featured in SCI and SCI-Expanded indexed journals. Since 2018, Dr. Sengul has been actively involved in ongoing atlas and research projects in collaboration with Prof. George Paxinos and Prof. Charles Watson. Notably, she coauthored The Spinal Cord: A Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Text and Atlas (Watson, Paxinos, Kayalioglu; Elsevier, 2009). Her notable works include Atlas of the Spinal Cord of the Rat, Mouse, Marmoset, Rhesus, and Human (Sengul et al., Elsevier, 2013) and The Mammalian Spinal Cord (Watson et al., Elsevier, 2021), which represent the first spinal cord atlases for marmosets, rhesus monkeys, and humans. Her most recent book is Human Neuroanatomy, a comprehensive text book, presented along with clinical approaches and analyses, as a reference for all neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, medical students, and all students of neuroscience.

Dr. Sengul is currently serving as the chair of the Federative International Committee for Scientific Publications (FICSP) of International Federation of Associations of Anatomy (IFAA), executive committee member of the IFAA, vice president of the Neuroscience Society of Turkey (NST), and chapter leader of the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) in Turkey.

Refund/cancellation policy:

If you sign up and pay for a webinar but are unable to attend the live presentation, you will be provided with access to the recorded webinar; refunds will not be issued.

ISNR is committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in its continuing education activities. ISNR is also committed to conducting all activities in conformity with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles for Psychologists. Participants are asked to be aware of the need for privacy and confidentiality throughout the program. If program content becomes stressful, participants are encouraged to bring their concerns up during the question and discussion period, typically held at the end of the presentation. A moderator will be available during the presentation. If participants have special needs, we will attempt to accommodate them.

Because these presentations will be done online, it will be the responsibility of the participant to provide adequate and appropriate computer availability as well as internet connections that will support this webinar. All efforts and reasonable accommodations will be made to make the information accessible to persons with disabilities.

While this presentation offers no risk in and of itself, it is the responsibility of the individual attendee to determine any risks involved in the implementation of the contents of this presentation.

* Each webinar above, when are attended in its entirety, is available for 1 CE hour. No partial credit will be given. Certificates will be sent via email within 1 week of the live webinar. Each webinar listed here includes 1 CE. The International Society for Neuroregulation and Research (“ISNR”) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. ISNR maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For more information about ISNR or to inquire about membership, please visit ISNR.org.

Most states accept continuing education courses offered by either CE Sponsors for APA or will accept the approval of other state licensing boards of the same license type. Some states, either do not require pre-approval of courses, or will allow licensees to retroactively file for course approval themselves. Check with your board to obtain a final ruling.