An emerging field of research focuses on the interaction between the brain and the heart. While both brain and heart diseases are independently leading causes of death in the world, the relationship between the two remains largely unknown. There is, however, mounting clinical and experimental evidence that suggests a relationship between some forms of brain damage and heart dysfunction, especially considering the numerous nerves, blood vessels, and signaling molecules that connect these two important organs. Thus, it could be clinically important to determine if and to what extent heart failure can be triggered by brain injury and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The purpose of this symposium is to bring together researchers interested in heart and brain health in order to improve understanding of similar underlying mechanisms, develop collaborations, and increase public awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
09:30 \u2013 10:30 Welcome coffee and introductions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening of the event \u2013Craig Goergen<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong>Fulbright US Scholar, Purdue University, USA & MAK\u2019IT Fellow (JRU \u2018PhyMedExp\u2019), France<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presentation of the Montpellier Advanced Knowledge Institute on Transition (MAK\u2019IT) \u2013Marianne Chaumel<\/strong>, MAK\u2019IT Project Manager, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n Presentation of IPAM\/JRU \u2018PhyMedExp\u2019\/Biocampus \u2013Pierre Sicard<\/strong><\/a>, INSERM\/ JRU \u2018PhyMedExp\u2019, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10:30 \u2013 12:00 Session 1: Physiology and Function<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sylvain Richard<\/strong><\/a>, CNRS\/JRU \u2018PhyMedExp\u2019, France \u2013 \u2018Cardiac Disease: From Genetics to Consequences of Injury\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nicola Marchi<\/strong><\/a>, CNRS\/JRU \u2018IGF\u2019, France \u2013 \u2018Neurovascular Dysfunction in Rugby Players with History of Traumatic Brain Injury\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thomas Moore-Morris<\/a>,<\/strong>INSERM \/ JRU \u2018IGF\u2019, France \u2013 \u2018Targeting Fibrosis in Heart Failure\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 12:00 \u2013 13:30 Lunch<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 13:30 \u2013 15:00 Session 2:<\/strong>Imaging and Mechanics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Miquel Aguirre<\/strong><\/a>, Saint-Etienne School of Mines, France \u2013 \u2018Real-Time Endovascular Device Deployment Modelling Using Machine Learning Based Reduced Order Techniques\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Colleen Crouch<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>, University of Tennessee, USA \u2013 \u2018Mass Spectrometry Imaging in Cardiovascular and Neurological Studies: Combining Biomechanics with Molecular Imaging\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Deva Chan<\/strong><\/a>, Purdue University, USA \u2013 \u2018MRI Tagging for Brain Biomechanics\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 15:00 \u2013 15:30 Coffee break<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 15:30 \u2013 17:00<\/strong>Session 3: Development and Disease<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Erin Mulvihill<\/a>,<\/strong>University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada \u2013 \u2018Inter-Organ Communication in Cardiovascular Disease: Discerning a Role for Hepatic DPP4\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n