URI to host international XV Progress in Motor Control Conference

Biennial meeting of the International Society of Motor Control scheduled for June 30-July 2 on URI’s Kingston Campus

2025-03-25

(Press-News.org) Scientists from around the world specializing in motor control and neuroscience will travel to the University of Rhode Island this summer as the university hosts the international XV Progress in Motor Control Conference.

The university’s Department of Physical Therapy, its George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience, and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at URI, will host the biennial meeting of the International Society of Motor Control (ISMC) June 30 to July 2. This year’s conference will be held in the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences on the Kingston Campus, after previous meetings took place in Rome, Auckland, Amsterdam, Miami, and Budapest.

The conference, “Crossroads between Neurophysiology and Applications,” will “stimulate and foster education and open debate among scientists from all nations on basic and applied research in the area of the control of movements of biological systems.” Featuring more than 30 invited speakers from universities throughout the United States, as well as Germany, Canada, Israel, the Netherlands, and the U.K., topics will include theoretical advances in motor control, motor learning and neural plasticity, motor disorders and rehabilitation, and neurophysiological mechanisms, among others. See the full agenda here.

“Hosting the XV Progress in Motor Control Conference at URI is an incredible opportunity for our students, faculty, and the broader scientific community,” said Assistant Professor Mariusz Furmanek, chair of the conference organizing committee. “This prestigious gathering of experts from around the world provides an unparalleled platform to engage with current research, establish professional collaborations, and contribute to discussions shaping the future of motor control and neuroscience—providing a unique chance to learn, network, and be inspired by leading scholars in the field.”

URI students and faculty members will also be presenting their own research at the conference during a poster presentation. The conference will also highlight the “History and Future of the Equilibrium-Point Hypothesis,” honoring the influential contributions of Dr. Anatol Feldman to motor control.

The deadline for abstract submissions is April 1. Discounted early registration continues through April 30. Registration fees include admission to the conference and a two-year membership in ISMC. For more information, visit the conference website.

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