BBC 2023 Schedule
The Brain and Behaviour Conference (BBC), 2023 will be held between 14th and 16th December, 2023 at CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore Central Campus, Hosur Road. The full program list of sessions and speaker details can be accessed through the link given (Document file)
Day-wise summary of events at BBC 2023 is given below. For details about the conference venue, Click here. For any queries regarding the conference and registration, mail us at psychology@conference.christuniversity.in
Day 2 Schedule- 15th December, 2023
8:30AM-9:30AM: Oral Scientific Presentations 3 & 4
Concurrent Oral Scientific Presentation 3 (OSP 3)
Chair: Dr. Maharishi R, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Venue: KE Auditorium, 5th floor, Block IV
Concurrent Oral Scientific Presentation 4 (OSP 4)
Chair: Dr. Shilpa BM, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Venue: Seminar Hall, 5th floor, Research and Development (R&D) Block
* Full list of speakers and titles is given on pages 13 and 14 of the Full program schedule
8:30AM-9:30AM: Poster Scientific Presentation 2
Chairs: Dr. Bhuvaneshwari; Dr. Anjali Majumdar; Dr. Greeshma; Dr. Shwetha; Assistant Professors, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
*Full list of presenters and titles is given on pages 14 to 18 of the Full program schedule
Venue: Seminar Hall Foyer, 5th floor, R&D Block
9:30AM-10:00AM: Special Lecture on AI
Chair: Dr. Thaddeus Alfonso, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Dr Bonny Banerjee
Associate Professor, Institute for Intelligent Systems & Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Memphis, USA
Title: Predictive Agents in Artificial Intelligence
Venue: KE Auditorium, 5th floor, Block IV
10:15AM-12:30PM: Symposium 3 (IAN Symposium)
Chair: Dr. Mythri Rajeswara Babu, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Dr David J Titus
Neurophysiologist
University of Minnesota, USA
Title: Exploring Prefrontal Cortex - Amygdala Interactions in Maladaptive Avoidance Following Repetitive Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr Laxmi T Rao
Professor
Department of Neurophysiology, NIMHANS
Title: Why Curiosity-like Behaviour is High in some Adolescents and not All – Evidence from Animal Model of Early Life Stress
Dr Manjunath Dammalli
Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Title: Mass Spectrometry Methods for Understanding the Role of Proteins and Metals in Mental Health
Dr Kowshik Kukkemane
Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences
CHRIST (Deemed to be) University
Title: Circuit-specific Role of Sirtuin1 in the Regulation of Mood-related Behaviors.
Venue: KE Auditorium, 5th floor, Block IV
10:15AM-12:30PM: Scholars' Symposium
It comprises a series of talks on topics in Neurosciences by PhD scholars from NIMHAMS, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and CHRIST (Deemed to be University). Click here to view Scholars' Symposium page
Chairs: Mr. Prakat Karki & Ms. Shalini Gouri Panicker (PhD Scholars, Department of Psychology, CHRIST Deemed to be University)
Venue: Seminar Hall, 5th floor, Research and Development (R&D) Block
1:30PM-2:30PM: Symposium 4
Chair: Dr. Nesin Mathew, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Dr Sandhya Kortagere
Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Drexel University College of Medicine
Title: GTS467- A Novel Glutamate Transporter Activator Regulates Impulsive Behaviour in Rodent Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Dr Veeky Baths
Associate Professor
Cognitive Neuroscience, BITS Pilani
Title: The Magic of Technology for Functional Assistance and Cognitive Assessment
Venue: KE Auditorium, 5th floor, Block IV
2:30PM-3:15PM: Keynote Address 2
Chair: Dr. Cathlyn Niranjana Bennett, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Dr Jonathan Evans
Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology
School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow
Title: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: Current and Future Trends
Venue: KE Auditorium, 5th floor, Block IV
3:30PM-5:00PM: Symposium 5
Chair: Dr. Anuradha S., Professor, Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Dr Jamuna Rajeswaran
Professor and HOD
Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS
Title: Creativity and Cognition: A Neuroscience Perspective
Dr Shantala Hegde
Additional Professor
Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS
Title: Neuropsychology of Musical Rhythm: From Basics to Clinical Application
Dr Kishore Kumar Ramakrishna
Professor of Ayurveda and Head of Department
Department of Integrative Medicine, NIMHANS
Title: Ayurveda and Mental Health