Organizers

Dr. Gaia Olivo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Wallenberg Academy Fellow, and docent at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Her research focus lies in using high-resolution MRI to assess rapid structural and functional brain plasticity in relation to learning in general and clinical settings. Dr. Olivo graduated in Medicine and Surgery at University of Naples "Federico II" in 2015, and obtained a doctorate in Medical Sciences from Uppsala University in 2019. She received the title of docent in Sweden in 2023, recognizing her scientific and pedagogical contributions.

LEaPLab

Dr. Olivo is the PI of the LEaP Lab (Learning and Plasticity Lab: www.olivogaia.com). Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms behind rapid plasticity in the human brain. Her main work as P.I. investigates the time-course, maintenance, and individual predictors of brain plasticity during learning using ultra-high resolution MRI at 7 Tesla. In addition, Dr. Olivo collaborates on several projects examining synaptic plasticity in mild neurocognitive disorders, brain development in children with developmental dyslexia, and functional changes during motor skill acquisition. She is also involved in studying post-surgical outcomes in patients with low-grade gliomas, particularly regarding executive functions.

Funding

The NEMES: Neuroimaging Methods Symposium was funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, via a Research Initiation grant.

Contact information

Information related to the scientific program:
Email: gaia.olivo@psy.gu.se

Questions about the registration:
Email: info@motesservice.gu.se

Important dates

26 May | Registration opens (Early bird)
20 Jun | Early bird registration closes
26 Aug | Registration closes