Subject: [AUDITORY] Mechanics of Hearing Workshop (MOH2020) - Call for abstracts! From: Bastian Epp <000000a94eb56441-dmarc-request@xxxxxxxx> Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2019 16:42:41 +0100 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>Dear List! It is my pleasure to send out the first call for abstracts in connection with the "Mechanics of Hearing Workshop 2020" (MOH2020) in Helsing=C3=B8r, Denmark. --- HERE IT COMES! --- Call for abstracts Dear colleagues, We hereby invite abstracts for the 14th Mechanics of Hearing Workshop (MOH2020) in Denmark. This interdisciplinary conference brings together researchers from a variety of fields (e.g., physics, physiology, mathematics, molecular biology, engineering, neuroscience, psychophysics) to discuss recent developments in the study of the peripheral auditory system. Time and Location:=C2=A0 MOH2020 will take place during July 05-10, 2020 in Helsing=C3=B8r, Denmar= k. The workshop will be held at Konventum, a conference center north of Copenhagen. There will be ample opportunity for critical scientific discussion amongst the beautiful northern tip of Sj=C3=A6lland with a vie= w over the =C3=98resund to Sweden, along with various options for recreatio= n (walking, mountainbiking, arts, ...). It allows for convenient international travel from Copenhagen Kastrup airport by direct train connection.=C2=A0 Registration will open in January 2020. Submission of abstracts:=C2=A0 There will be a variety of plenary and contributed talks, as well posters. Please submit your abstracts online: http://manuscripts.moh2020.dtu.dk Deadlines:=C2=A0=C2=A0 Oral and poster presentations: Dec.15, 2019 Late submission (posters only): can be extended to March 15, 2020 =C2=A0 The specific theme of MoH2020 will be "Nonlinearity and Hearing". We highlight translational aspects of auditory research by utilizing that Denmark plays a major international role in the fields of hearing technology, diagnosis, and the pharmaceutical industry. We focus on synergistic connections between fundamental science and the development of innovative ideas and technologies in diagnosis and rehabilitation to tackle the relevant questions society will face in the future. It includes: 1) the role of nonlinear dynamics in sensory systems and how it can be utilized in hearing sciences; 2) limitations of current diagnostic and rehabilitative techniques that can be overcome by recent progress in the fields of imaging and auditory signal processing. These areas are intimately connected by the dynamics of the auditory periphery as nonlinear dynamics all experimental outcome measures, and novel insights gained through application of, e.g., optical coherence tomography (OCT) challenge our models of the micromechanics in the cochlea and the middle ear. Consistent with previous meetings, the Workshop will primarily focus on the biomechanics, biophysics, and cellular/molecular physiology of the peripheral auditory system with a good balance between experimental work and modeling. Contributions related to the mechanics of non-mammalian auditory and vestibular systems are encouraged, as is research examining the evolution of hearing. Furthermore, researchers studying other senses (e.g., vision, touch) are encouraged to attend in order to make broader biophysical connections. Lastly, MoH2020 will aim to stimulate interest beyond just the periphery (i.e., the brain) as advancements in the knowledge of central auditory processing can help inform and frame studies of the cochlea. Scholarship: Students and postdocs are particularly encouraged to attend. Attractive travel awards will be provided on a competitive basis. To apply for a scholarship, please send (after submission of your abstract) an email to moh2020@xxxxxxxx with the subject [Scholarship] and attach 1) a letter of motivation, 2) a recommendation letter of a research mentor and 3) a short CV. More information and important dates can be found at:=C2=A0 http://moh2020.dtu.dk/ Adding to the mailing list: If you wish to be added to future mailings, please visit this link and fill out the requested info=C2=A0 http://www.moh2020.dtu.dk/sign-up-for-news Looking forward to receiving your abstract and seeing you next summer! And please forward this email to interested colleagues, students, and postdocs. For questions, please feel free to contact us under=C2=A0 moh2020@xxxxxxxx For the organizing committee, Bastian Epp (DTU) Wei Dong (VA Loma Linda) --- THERE IT WAS ! --- Greets and looking forward to seeing you in DK! BAstian --=20 Bastian Epp Associate Professor DTU Healthtech=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 ------------------------------------ Technical University of Denmark =C3=98rsteds Plads Building 352, Room 118 2800 Kgs. Lyngby Direct +45 45253953 bepp@xxxxxxxx http://www.dtu.dk/english