MEC20: Myoelectric Controls Symposium 2020 Currie Center, University of New Brunswick Fredericton, Canada, August 10-13, 2020 |
Conference website | https://www.unb.ca/research/institutes/biomedical/mec/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=mec20 |
Abstract registration deadline | March 1, 2020 |
Submission deadline | March 1, 2020 |
MEC is a triennial symposium that is of special interest to those who work in the field of upper limb prosthetics and myoelectric controls. As in previous years, MEC20 will be hosted by the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, a research institute recognized worldwide for its pioneering work in myoelectric controls. MEC20 will be held in Fredericton, New Brunswick, August 10-13, 2020. As in past years, we anticipate offering pre-symposium workshops in the days preceding the symposium. Details will be announced soon.
Keynote Speakers
- Matthew Ames, BE (Env), MBA (Tech Mgt), was 39 years old when what started as a sore throat resulted in the loss of all four of his limbs (both above elbow above knee). Matthew has a unique mix of professional and personal experience. With a grounding of almost 20 years in the energy and resources industry, he has found innovative ways to apply his knowledge for maximizing prosthetic use to achieve his goals. Matthew is involved in a variety of endeavors, serving on boards and steering committees for a number of organizations, including Bionics Queensland, State and Federal Governments and not-for-profit organizations.
- Max Ortiz Catalan, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, where he founded and currently leads the Biomechatronics and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory (@ChalmersBNL). His research includes bioelectric signals acquisition electronics (analog and digital); bioelectric signal processing and machine learning algorithms for decoding motor volition and control; neuromuscular interfaces; neurostimulation for sensory feedback; bone-anchored prostheses and osseointegration; and virtual and augmented reality for neuromuscular rehabilitation and the treatment of phantom limb pain.
- Dr. Arun Jayaraman, is an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, and Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University's Medical School. His work primarily focuses on developing and executing both investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored research in prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation robotics, and other assistive and adaptive technologies to treat physical disability. He conducts all his outcomes research using advanced wearable patient monitoring wireless sensors and novel machine learning techniques, in addition to the traditional performance-based and patient-reported outcomes.
MEC20 is now accepting submissions. Please note the following:
- All papers will be peer-reviewed. Corresponding authors must be willing to review at least two other papers (or designate another in their place).
- We are using an online submission system, which will aid us in organizing, reviewing, and publishing accepted manuscripts.
- All submissions are due March 1, 2020. Because we are using a peer-review process, we do not anticipate extending the deadline.
- MEC20 will be held on the 4th floor of the Currie Centre (15 Peter Kelly Dr.), in order to accommodate the size of our group.
Please follow the link below to create an account for the online submission system and to submit your paper:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=mec20
Manuscripts are being solicited for the symposium on the following topics:
- CLINICAL PRACTICE
- This track covers all aspects of clinical practice, including prosthetics and therapy, case-studies, tips and training strategies.
- CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDIES
- This track covers all aspects of clinical research studies including prosthetics, training, therapy, outcome measures; typically protocol and/or statistics; not focused on lab-based tests.
- USER EXPERIENCE
- This track covers all aspects of user experience (psychosocial pain, home use, satisfaction, and environmental factors).
- MYOELECTRIC CONTROL ALGORITHMS
- MYOELECTRIC CONTROL AND SENSORY FEEDBACK IMPLEMENTATIONS
- This track covers topics focusing on sensory feedback implementation (surgeries, devices, implants, etc.).
- PROSTHETIC DEVICES AND MATERIALS
- This track covers topics focusing on psychosocial adaptation and pain management.
- OTHER
- This track covers topics not covered by other categories.
If you are interested in presenting your work at MEC20 please submit a full length (2-4 pages) paper by March 1, 2020. Presentations should appeal to a broad audience of clinicians and researchers.
If you have a suggestion for a longer presentation or workshop that you would like to present as a pre-conference workshop, please send an abstract to mec@unb.ca.
Please continue to check the MEC20 website for future announcements and subscribe to the MEC email list to receive email updates regarding MEC.