IFESS 2024: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Bath, UK, September 1-3, 2024 |
Conference website | https://ifess.org/ifess-uk-2024/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=ifess2024 |
The International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS) invites you to submit contributions to our Annual conference which will take place in Bath, United Kingdom from the 1st to the 3rd of September 2024.
IFESS is a member-based, not-for-profit community and association dedicated to creating a future in which electrical stimulation technologies and therapies enhance the quality of life.
We have been promoting the awareness, knowledge, and understanding of electrical stimulation technologies and their application since 1995. We bridge research, application, and healthcare to enhance quality of life through advocacy, education, organization of international scientific meetings, and facilitation of inter-professional collaborations.
Submission Guidelines
All contributions must be original. IFESS will be accepting scientific contributions of 1 page only, prepared according to the IFESS submission template. Manuscripts must be submitted in electronic form as a Word and a PDF document. The contribution must include an abstract section ranging from 150 to 180 words.
Topics
- Emerging Technologies and Applications (e.g. smart textiles, implant technologies)
- Neurophysiological mechanisms of FES and motor learning
- Hybrid approaches eg. robotics, pharmaceuticals, paired pulse stimulation etc.
- Brain Computer Interfacing, Augmented reality, Gaming and FES
- Chronic Conditions and Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) Acquired Weakness
- Effectiveness of technologies in clinical practice
- FES for the recovery of functions (respiratory function, cardiovascular system, pelvic organs, orthopaedics..)
- Stimulation of denervated muscles
- Epidural and Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation
- End user perspectives and quality of life
- Wound Healing
Presentation
Please specify if you would like your contribution to be considered for an oral or poster presentation.
Timeline
The contribution must be submitted by April 15th, 2024, 23.59 CEST. The notification of acceptance or rejection of your contribution will be sent by May 24th 2024.
Publication of the Scientific Contributions
IFESS accepted contributions will be published in Artificial Organs (only online) as conference proceedings. In addition, your submissions will be made available to all attendees during the conference in electronic form. We will also organise a special issue in Artificial Organs where invited contributions will have an opportunity to submit a full paper for consideration in the special issue as a peer reviewed full journal paper. Please indicate in the submission form if you would be interested in having your submission considered for this special issue.
Vodovnik Award
The Vodovnik Award will be presented to the three best student papers (1st, 2nd and 3rd place) at IFESS 2024. All student submissions participating at IFESS2024, where the undergraduate or graduate student (up to and including doctorate student: PhD, MD, DVM etc.) is the first author on the article, will be considered for the Vodovnik award. The student must attend the conference and provide the presentation to be eligible for this award.
Please use the following link to proceed with submission
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to ifess2024scientific@ifess.org