Workshops
Executive Functions in Diverse Brains: From Neural Mechanisms to Applied Strategies
Dominika Pikul
PhD candidate researching neurobiology of ADHD (UJ, Szwed Lab), co-founder @ Brain Architects
Executive functions (EFs) are critical for goal-directed behaviour, self-regulation and adaptation to complex environments. These functions, shaped by neurobiological and environmental factors, vary significantly across individuals. What do we know about why these essential skills vary from person to person? And how do they correlate with distinctive strengths and specific challenges across different cognitive profiles?
This interactive workshop will integrate current neuroscience with applied strategies for supporting executive functions in neurodiverse populations. Participants will explore:
- key neurobiological processes relevant to core EFs,
- how cognitive variability manifests in different neurodivergent profiles – including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- evidence-based methods for enhancing EF performance.
Attendees will leave with a neuroscience-informed framework for identifying EF challenges, leveraging cognitive strengths and creating brain-friendly environments that support performance and wellbeing.
FORMAT: 3-hour interactive workshop combining short lectures, live demonstrations, and group problem-solving.
ADRESS: Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, adress: Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warsaw
TIME: 17.10; 13:00 – 16:00
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation (tES): From Principles to Applications
Mateusz Orzechowski, PhD
Justyna Garnier, PhD
Qviti S.A.
The session will introduce the foundations of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), including tDCS, tACS, and tRNS, with a focus on mechanisms of action and safety considerations. Participants will gain insight into modeling approaches that guide electrode placement and current distribution, as well as the application of tES in cognitive neuroscience and clinical research. Practical examples from commercial projects will be discussed to illustrate how the method is being translated into real-world solutions. The lecture will be complemented by a hands-on session, giving attendees the opportunity to explore tES devices and protocols in practice.
FORMAT: 3-hour workshop 10-13, max 20 paricipants
ADRESS: Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, adress: Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warsaw
TIME: 17.10; 10:00 – 13:00
Unveiling Time Series Dependencies: EEG & ECG Analysis
Jarosław Żygierewicz, PhD DSc
Maciej Kamiński, PhD DSc
Biomedical Physics Division, Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw,
This session will explore the possibilities and points out pitfalls in analyzing time series dependencies. Through simulations and real-world EEG/ECG applications, participants will gain hands-on experience in selecting appropriate analytical techniques for different dependency scenarios.
ADRESS: Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, adress: Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warsaw
TIME: 17.10; 10:00 – 13:00