The program for the XII Neuroengineering Symposium of the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) brings together researchers, professionals, and students for four days of activities focused on discussing contemporary topics in neuroscience, neuroengineering, and technological innovation in health. In conjunction with the VIII International and XXVIII Brazilian Congress of Abenepi on October 28, 29, 30 and 31, the activities will be distributed among The Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience (IIN-ELS) in Macaíba, and the Natal Convention Center in Rio Grande do Norte.
The program begins on October 28th with workshops held at IIN-ELS, an ISD unit located in Macaíba. The activities will cover different applications of neuroengineering and neuroscience, providing participants with a practical and in-depth experience in topics related to research and technological innovation in health.
On the remaining days of the event, researchers, professors, and multidisciplinary preceptors from ISD will participate in the scientific program of the Congress. Brazilian Association of Child Neurology and Psychiatry and Related Professions (Abenepi), with lectures and discussions focused on topics such as neurodevelopment, ethics in research, scientific training, neuromodulation, rehabilitation, and technologies applied to health.
Registration for participation remains open, and the first batch of entries is available until June 30th. Submissions of scientific papers (abstracts), in poster and oral presentation formats, are also open and can be sent until 6 PM on June 29th. Additional details can be found at [website address - please insert here]. website official of the event.
Check out the activities conducted by ISD at the event:
Workshops
Date and timeJune 28th, 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM
LocalAvenida Alberto Santos Dumont, 1560 – Rural Zone, Macaíba – RN. Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience
- "Electroencephalography (EEG) applied to research in humans", André Oliveira, Research Engineer in Machine Learning and neuroengineer trained at ISD;
- "Auditory brainstem evoked potential: from basic research to clinical application", Maria Gabriela Paz da Silva, speech therapist and visiting researcher at ISD;
- "Eye Tracking applied to research in humans," Geraldo Xavier, speech therapist, master's student in Neuroengineering at ISD;
- "Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) applied to research in humans," João Rodrigo de Oliveira, physiotherapist, neuroengineer, and research support technician at ISD.
Lectures
Information regarding date, times, and location coming soon.
- "Ethics in research with children," Caroline Cunha do Espirito Santo, research professor at ISD;
- “Neurofeedback and serious games applied to the development of cognitive and communication skills in neurodivergent children”, Denis Delisle Rodriguez, research professor at ISD;
- "Neuromodulation in Autism," Fabrício Brasil, research professor at ISD;
- "From the outpatient clinic to the research project: scientific training applied to the health of people with disabilities," Samantha Maranhão, neuropsychologist and coordinator of Health Education Activities at ISD;
- "AI applications in the detection of biomarkers related to language and neurodevelopmental disorders," Gabriel Vasiljevic, research professor at ISD.
The symposium
The ISD Neuroengineering Symposium, held for over ten years, addresses interdisciplinary themes that value the integration of science and society and promote dialogue between multiple professions and research areas.
The Abenepi Congress brings together health professionals, researchers, teachers, managers and educators, students and residents for dialogue, in its 2026 edition, about the impacts of the digital age on childhood and adolescence and the challenges for health, education and families.
In the Congress program, ISD contributes with excerpts on the positive impacts and aspects of scientific research and technological innovation on the quality of life, rehabilitation, and neurodevelopment of children.
About ISD
The Santos Dumont Institute (ISD) is a Social Organization of the Federal Executive Branch, supervised by the Ministry of Education, with the intervention of the Ministry of Sport. It encompasses the Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience and the Anita Garibaldi Center for Education and Research in Health, both located in Macaíba. The ISD's mission is to promote education for life, forming citizens through integrated teaching, research, and outreach activities, as well as contributing to a more just and humane transformation of Brazilian social reality.
