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WHAT – fUSbrain2026 is an international scientific meeting dedicated to functional ultrasound imaging of the brain. Join us from August 30th to September 5th 2026 and experience a full week of keynote lectures, interactive presentations and poster sessions on the latest advances of this prolific research field.
WHERE – It will be held at the Institut d’Etudes Scientifiques de Cargèse (France). This beautiful Corsican village offers a relaxed seaside atmosphere, fostering fruitful interactions.
WHO – Scientists and clinicians from all disciplines related to brain imaging and brain research are welcome (physics, biomedical engineering, neurobiology, clinical neuroscience, etc). We are encouraging the participation of students and junior researchers.
TOPICS – fUSbrain2026 will cover various research topics related to functional ultrasound: ultrasound physics for neuroimaging, fundamental studies and preclinical brain research, clinical needs for cerebrovascular diagnosis and neurologic treatments, combination of ultrasound with other neuroimaging modalities.
INVITED SPEAKERS – Keynote lectures will be given by a fantastic line-up of speakers, including: Prof. Topun Austin (Cambridge University Hospital, UK), Prof. Bruno Bontempi (Université de Bordeaux, FR) Dr. Yves Boubenec (Ecole Normale Supérieure, FR), Dr. Vasileios Christopoulos (University of Southern California, USA), Dr. Mohamad El Amki (University Hospital of Zurich, CH), Prof. Matteo Carandini (University College London, UK), Dr. David Maresca (TU Delft, NL), Prof. Serge Picaud (Paris Vision Institute, FR), Dr. Pierre Pouget (Paris Brain Institute, FR), Dr. Sadaf Soloukey (Erasmuc MC, NL), Dr. Pengfei Song (Duke University, USA), Prof. Mickael Tanter, (Physics for Medicine Paris, FR)
SCHEDULE – More details on the program will come. A typical daily schedule at fUSbrain2026 will be:
- 09:00-11:15 Keynote lectures
- 11:15-12:00 Poster session
- 12:00-14:00 Lunch break
- 14:00-15:00 Group discussions
- 15:00-15:45 Poster session
- 16:00-18:00 Keynote lectures
Registrations are open: please fill the below pre-registration form before May 31st 2026. At this stage, no payment is requested. Once your pre-registration is processed (usually within one week), you will receive an e-mail containing all payment information. Your registration will be validated when receiving the payment.
You are encouraged to submit an abstract for a poster (.pdf file <2MB, single page, 250 words maximum including one figure).
Registration fees apply as follows: 660€ for students / 880€ for non-students. It includes attendance to the scientific sessions, lunches on-site and accommodation in shared houses in Cargèse village, from Sunday evening to Saturday morning.
fUSbrain2026 will be held at the Institut d’Etudes Scientifiques de Cargèse (France). The nearest airport is Ajaccio.
ACCESS – A bus transfer will be organized between Ajaccio airport and Cargèse, for an arrival on Sunday August 30th 2026 early afternoon and a departure on Saturday September 5th morning.
MEALS – Lunches are provided on-site from Monday to Friday. Dinners are at your charge ; there are several great restaurants in the village of Cargese.
ACCOMMODATION – You will stay in shared houses dispatched in the village of Cargese. Please note that the conference venue is located at a 15-min walking distance from the village through a downhill path. Let us know upon registration if you have reduced mobility.
If you are interested in supporting fUSbrain2026, contact at us at physmed-worshop@espci.fr to discuss sponsorship opportunities and incentives.
fUSbrain2026 is organized by the Institute Physics for Medicine Paris (Thomas Deffieux, Thu-Mai Nguyen, Justine Robin, Charlie Demené and Mickael Tanter).
Feel free to contact us at physmed-workshop@espci.fr for any question.
