Prof. Hironori Nakatani
School of Information and Telecommunication Engineering
Tokai University, Japan
Abstract
The cerebellum plays a critical role not only in motor coordination but also, as recent studies suggest, in cognitive and emotional regulation. Damage to the cerebellum can result in a wide range of symptoms, depending on the location and extent of the lesion. Traditionally, cerebellar functions have been investigated using neuroimaging techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), as well as behavioral studies involving patients with cerebellar disorders. However, these approaches lack the temporal resolution necessary to capture the fast dynamics of cerebellar activity. As a result, the neural dynamics of the human cerebellum remain largely unexplored.
In this keynote, I will present recent findings from my attempt to measure human cerebellar activity using electroencephalography (EEG) during a visuomotor learning task. I will highlight the temporal characteristics of cerebellar activation and explore the functional connectivity between the cerebellum and the cerebral cortex.
Short biography:
Dr. Hironori Nakatani is an Associate Professor at Tokai University, specializing in cognitive neuroscience. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering from the Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, in 2001. From 2001 to 2018, he held several academic and research positions, including Research Associate at Tohoku University, Researcher at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute, and Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo. In 2019, he joined Tokai University. His research interests include the neural mechanisms underlying higher cognitive functions such as memory consolidation, language, social emotion, and depression.
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