Applications of (Functional) Near Infrared Spectroscopy(f)NIRS webinars 2025
This year we offer different webinars to showcase the versatility of using (f)NIRS to measure in brain and muscle, and to discuss relevant and recent topics in terms of application trends and data analysis.
Stay in touch with us on our website and social media for upcoming webinars!
Webinar Series
fNIRS-BCI: Methodology and (clinical) application possibilities
By Dr. Bettina Sorger & Dr. Franziska Klein
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) create direct communication between brain activity and external devices, such as computers, enabling control these external devices using brain activity in real-time. In recent years fNIRS-based BCI is increasingly used in various application areas, also in clinical settings, for instance in (neuro)rehabilitation or treatment of disorders.
In this two-parts webinar series, Dr. Bettina Sorger from University of Maastricht, the Netherlands and Dr. Franziska Klein from OFFIS, Oldenburg, Germany will first introduce the basic setup of fNIRS-BCI and online real-time analysis, as well as advantages and considerations of fNIRS-BCI compared to other modalities. In a second talk, they will focus on application of fNIRS-BCI in a clinical context especially for neurofeedback training in patients with neurological and psychiatric disoders. Both webinars will include practical online demonstrations of fNIRS-BCI as well as Q&A sessions for life interaction.
All (f)NIRS enthusiasts are welcome to join!
date & timeWebinar 1: Functional Principles and General Methodology of fNIRS-BCIs
8th of October 2025, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CEST time
Webinar 2: Application Possibilities of fNIRS-BCIs
15th of October 2025, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CEST time
speaker informationDr. Bettina Sorger is currently working as an Associate Professor at Maastricht University. Dr. Franziska Klein currently holds a position as senior researcher at OFFIS in Oldenburg. Both their research focusses on the development of methods for brain-computer interface and neurofeedback based on brain activity measured with non-invasive neuroimaging tools such as fNIRS and fMRI.
PRACTICAL INFORMATIONThese webinars is free of charge.
The webinar will be held online on Teams. Once registered, a link and invitation will be provided as soon as possible.
At the end of the presentation, there will be the opportunity to ask questions or add comments for further discussions.
FAQs
Who is it for?
Our webinars are meant to give insides in how(f)NIRS can be applied in various fields and discuss relevant topics in terms of experimental set-up, trends and data analysis. The webinar can be joined by everyone interested in (f)NIRS.
What does it cost?
All webinars are free of charge.
Is this an online course?
Our webinars will be hold on Teams. A link will be provided upon registration.
Can I see the webinar offline?
Are you not able to make it to the webinar? We are planning to upload our webinars to our YouTube channel at a later stage to guarantee access for everyone.
Are there further webinars planned?
We are planning on hosting a series of webinars in 2025, for researchers of different fields measuring muscle and brain oxygenation with (f)NIRS. To stay updated on following topics and dates, follow us on social media and / or visit our website.
If you are interested in presenting your research and giving a webinar yourself, please feel free to reach out to us at askforinfo@artinis.com, to discuss further possibilities.