Bass Symposium 2027: "Thoughts that Move: Advances in Brain-Machine Interfaces to Restore Independence after Paralysis" (RP2703E)

Dallas, TX US
March 6, 2027

The 2027 Bass Neurosurgery Symposium will provide a review of current clinical and research advancements in Brain-Machine Interfaces (BMI) technologies to clinicians, scientists, engineers, and healthcare teams (including neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, therapists, nurses, and social workers), as well as individuals with lived experience on sensorimotor deficits, their caregivers and patient support systems. The symposium will emphasize emerging state-of-the-art innovations in implanted BMIs related to the restoration of sensation, communication, and movement. The goal is to foster multidisciplinary education in a focused, case-based format designed to highlight underlying neurophysiology, relevant anatomy, ethical considerations, best practices, and the latest evidence-based applications. After attending, participants are expected to have enhanced knowledge of these innovations and be able to apply this knowledge to advance care and outcomes for individuals with neurologic impairments.

Target Audience

  • Clinicians
  • Scientists
  • Engineers
  • Healthcare teams (including neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, therapists, nurses, and social workers)

Learning Objectives

At this conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Describe the fundamental components, mechanisms, and clinical applications of invasive and non-invasive Brain-Machine Interfaces used to restore communication, movement, and sensation in individuals with paralysis.
  • Name the components of a BMI: (1) neuroimaging technique to read brain activity in real-time, (2) feature extraction, (3) decoding of brain activity, (4) translation to device command
  • Explain the difference between non-invasive (no surgery needed) and invasive (surgery needed) BMI approaches.
  • Differentiate current BMI technologies and identify appropriate patients who may benefit from participation in BMI clinical trials or emerging clinical applications.
  • Discuss patient-reported priorities, challenges, and quality-of-life considerations that should inform the clinical application and future development of Brain-Machine Interface technologies.
  • List at least three priorities for health care during daily activities of people with severe paralysis.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 6.00 AMA
  • 6.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/09/2026
Course expires: 
03/06/2028
Event starts: 
03/06/2027 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
03/06/2027 - 4:00pm CST
Cost:
$75.00
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
T. Boone Pickens Auditorium (NG3.112)
6001 Forest Park Road
Dallas, TX 75235
United States

Visitor parking is available in the parking garage entered from 6001 Forest Park, located adjacent to the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building. The garage entrance is to the right of the front building entrance. The garage elevators will take you to the third floor. Follow the directional signs to the conference room.  

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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-Physician
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center certifies that non-physicians will receive an attendance certificate stating that they participated in the activity that was designated for 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Available Credit

  • 6.00 AMA
  • 6.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$75.00
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A $25 handling fee will be deducted from cancellation refunds. Refund requests must be received by email at [email protected] at least ten business days prior to the start of the course. No refunds will be made thereafter.