Celebrating the Inaugural Lecture of Professor James Cole

Celebrating the Inaugural Lecture of Professor James Cole: The Four (brain) Ages of Man

Abstract:

Professor Cole will talk about his research career to date, with a particular focus on neuroimaging as a tool to address clinical needs for neurological and psychiatric disease. He will expound upon four career stages, from undergraduate Psychology to a PhD in psychiatric neuroimaging genetics, to his work on the brain-age paradigm, and finally his current role at UCL. He will propound his perspective on the power of statistical modelling, machine learning and artificial intelligence to harness neuroimaging and related healthcare data to better understand and promote brain health throughout life

About James Cole
James Cole is Professor of Neuroimage Computing at the Centre for Medical Imaging Computer (CMIC) and Dementia Research Centre (DRC) at University College London (UCL). His research interests include brain ageing, neurological and psychiatric diseases, with a particular focus on neurodegeneration and dementia. His work uses machine learning, deep learning and related statistical methods with the goal of developing clinically useful neuroimaging tools. He is Principal Investigator of the MANIFOLD Lab.

This event takes place in person at UCL. It will be recorded.

5.00pm - 5.30pm: Arrival - Roberts 106 Lecture Theatre

5.30pm -6.00pm Inaugural Lecture:

• Introduction to Proceedings - Professor Daniel Alexander, Director UCL CMIC

• Inaugural Lecture - Professor James Cole

• Vote of Thanks

6.00pm - 8.00pm: Reception
Drinks reception and a light buffet in the foyer.

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