IFESS 2021: 24th Annual IFESS Conference 2021 (virtual) at Virtual RehabWeek 2021 Virtual September 23-25, 2021 |
Conference website | https://2021.rehabweek.org |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ifess2021 |
Abstract registration deadline | August 5, 2021 |
Submission deadline | August 5, 2021 |
The International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS) invites to submit contributions to the Annual conference, this time as Virtual conference as part of the Virtual RehabWeek 2021.
IFESS is a member-based, not-for-profit community and association dedicated to creating a future in which electrical stimulation technologies enhance the quality of life.
We have been promoting the awareness, knowledge, and understanding of electrical stimulation technologies and their application since 1995. We bridge research, application, and healthcare to enhance quality of life through advocacy, education, organization of international scientific meetings, and facilitation of inter-professional collaborations.
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.
IFESS will be accepting scientific contributions 1- to 4-pages long, prepared according to the following template. Manuscripts must be submitted in electronic form as a PDF document. Regardless of the chosen length, the contribution must include an abstract section ranging from 150 to 180 words.
PRESENTATION
All the accepted contributions will be presented in a fast forward session. Presenters should prepare and submit a pre-recorded pitch of their presentation to be included in the fast forward session. After the pre-recorded session is broadcasted, breakout rooms will be created by topics to encourage an open discussion of the contributions. Specific guidelines regarding the pre-recorded material will be provided after acceptance of the contribution.
DEADLINES (EXTENDED)
The contribution must be submitted by AUGUST 5th, 23.59 CEST.
The notification of acceptance or rejection of your contribution will be received by August 20th. All presenters are expected to upload their presentation and be registered by August 27th 23.59 CEST.
PUBLICATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS
IFESS accepted contributions will be published in Artificial Organs (only online) and will be made available to all RehabWeek attendees during the conference in electronic form.
Please note that while you are welcome to submit different contributions to different RehabWeek conferences, the same work may only be submitted to one of the conferences. Please do not submit the same work to different conferences, be respectful of the reviewer's time, thank you!
The Vodovnik Award will be given to the best student papers at IFESS 2021. All student submissions participating at IFESS2021 in Rovinj, Croatia and RehabWeek (virtually), where the undergraduate or graduate student is the first author on the article, will be considered for the Vodovnik award. The student must attend the conference to be eligible for this award.
Please use the following link to proceed with submission:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ifess2021
Topics
- Emerging Technologies and Applications (e.g. smart textiles, implant technologies)
- Neurophysiological mechanisms of FES and motor learning
- Hybrid systems combining FES and robotics
- Brain Computer Interfacing, Augmented reality, Gaming and FES
- Chronic Conditions and Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) Acquired Weakness
- Effectiveness of technologies in clinical practice
- FES for the recovery of functions (respiratory function, cardiovascular system, pelvic organs, orthopaedics..)
- Stimulation of denervated muscles
- Epidural and Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation
- End user perspectives and quality of life
Committees
Program Committee
- Simona Ferrante, Milano Italy
- Erika G. Spaich, Aalborg, Denmark
- Ken Yoshida, Indianapolis, United States
- Christine Azevedo-Coste, Montpellier, France
- Matija Milosevic, Osaka, Japan
- Tamsyn Street, Salisbury, UK
- Thierry Keller, San Sebastián, Spain
Organizing committee
- Simona Ferrante, Milano Italy
- Erika G. Spaich, Aalborg, Denmark
- Jonathan Jarvis, Liverpool, UK
- Cesar Marquez-Chin, Toronto Canada
- Ken Yoshida, Indianapolis, United States
- Christine Azevedo-Coste, Montpellier, France
- Matija Milosevic, Osaka, Japan
- Tamsyn Street, Salisbury, UK
- Winfried Mayr, Vienna, Austria
- Ines Bersch, Nottwil, Switzerland
- Thomas Janssen, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Thierry Keller, San Sebastián, Spain
- Glen Davis, Sydney (Lidcombe), Australia
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to office@ifess.org and christine.azevedo@inria.fr.