NeuroGateways 2026
A conference hosted by The Center for Neuroengineering and Brain-Computer Interfaces at The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Abstract submission deadline extended to: Friday March 6th, 2026
The conference will bring together UAB and external experts, including academic scientists, clinicians, and industry, to discuss the latest discoveries, clinical applications, and business opportunities in neuroengineering and neurotechnology.
Speakers
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Kareem Zaghloul, M.D., Ph.D.
NIH
Talk: Neural mechanisms of human episodic memory across spatial scales
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Tay Netoff, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Talk: Optimizing neuromodulation therapies
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Cameron McIntyre, Ph.D.
Duke University
Talk: Technology development for functional neurosurgery
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Allison Hess-Dunning, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University
Cloaking neural interfaces: materials and microdevices toward improving integration with the brain
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Shuai Huang, Ph.D.
Auburn University
Talk: Atlas-free brain network transformer
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Wei Zhang, Ph.D.
Auburn University
Talk Theme: NeuroCognition
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Ming Meng, Ph.D.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Talk Theme: NeuroData
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Yuri Pavlov
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Talk Theme: NeuroCognition
2025 Pilot Award Updates
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Matthew Nelson, Ph.D.
UAB
Research Areas: Neurophysiology, language, cognitive and systems neuroscience
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Marshall Holland, M.D., MS
UAB
Research Areas: Movement disorders, functional neurosurgery , trigeminal neuralgia
Registration Information
2026 Registration Opens: Monday January 5th, 2026
2024 Award Recipients
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Nina Baumgartner
Oral Presentation Award Recipient 2024 - The University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Maxine Annel Pacheco-Ramírez
Travel Award Recipient 2024 - University of Houston
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Aime J. Aguilar
Travel Award Recipient 2024 - University of Houston
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Juan Jose Gonzalez Espana
Travel Award Recipient 2024 - University of Houston
