{"id":5480,"date":"2016-01-08T13:05:05","date_gmt":"2016-01-08T13:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.neurodegenerationresearch.eu\/?p=5480"},"modified":"2016-03-17T15:11:17","modified_gmt":"2016-03-17T15:11:17","slug":"jpnd-launches-call-for-working-groups-on-brain-imaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neurodegenerationresearch.eu\/bg\/2016\/01\/jpnd-launches-call-for-working-groups-on-brain-imaging\/","title":{"rendered":"JPND launches call for working groups on brain imaging"},"content":{"rendered":"

The EU Joint Programme \u2013 Neurodegenerative Disease Research (JPND) <\/em>has announced a rapid-action call inviting leading scientists in the field <\/em>to bring forward novel approaches that will enhance the use of brain imaging for neurodegenerative disease research. <\/em><\/p>\n

Imaging techniques such as MR, PET and EEG mapping have brought about a dramatic improvement in the understanding of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s disease. In recent years, access to cutting-edge imaging technologies and platforms has expanded, and advances have been made in the harmonisation of acquisition procedures across scanners and vendors. However, fully capitalising on the use of brain imaging technologies for neurodegeneration research will require the development of new methodologies and the ability to achieve image acquisition and analysis at scale and at the global level.<\/p>\n

The aim of the call is to establish a limited number of transnational working groups to address the key challenges facing the use of new and innovative brain imaging\u00a0techniques in neurodegenerative disease research. The working groups will be community-led and will establish \u2018best practice\u2019 guidelines and\/or methodological frameworks to overcome these barriers. Each working group can bid up to \u20ac50,000 for the support of its\u00a0activities, which are expected to run for a maximum of 9 months.<\/p>\n

According to Professor Philippe Amouyel, Chair of the JPND Management Board:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cJPND recognises that state-of-the-art <\/em>brain imaging techniques<\/em> are a vital resource <\/em>for neurodegenerative disease research. However, achieving scalability for these technologies poses new challenges. For this reason, we\u2019ve launched a <\/em>rapid-action call inviting international research teams to <\/em>address the most urgent issues in harmonisation and alignment in neuroimaging. The establishment of effective new guidelines and methodological frameworks will represent a critical step toward the full exploitation of brain imaging in neurodegenerative disease research.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

The following neurodegenerative diseases are included in the call:<\/p>\n