Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

OVERVIEW

The Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience session explores the intricate relationship between cognitive processes and behaviour, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of how the brain supports various mental functions and how these functions can be influenced by both internal and external factors. This session will examine the latest research on cognitive mechanisms, including perception, memory, and decision-making, and their implications for behaviour.

The Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience session will highlight current advancements in neuroimaging techniques that allow researchers to observe and measure cognitive processes in real-time, shedding light on complex interactions between brain regions.

This session will also address how cognition and behavior intersect with mental health, examining the neurobiological underpinnings of disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. By investigating neurotransmitters and brain regions responsible for emotional regulation, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the biological factors contributing to behavioral abnormalities and the potential pathways for therapeutic interventions. This discussion will be supplemented with studies conducted on both human and animal models, bridging theory with practical insights into treatments like cognitive and behavioral therapies.

Furthermore, the session will shine a light on emotional and social cognition, which are critical components of human interaction and decision-making. Participants will gain insights into how neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections—affects learning and adaptation. Additionally, as participants explore how we perceive, process, and respond to social and emotional cues, they will understand how these processes influence everyday decisions and risk assessments. By engaging with contributions from leading experts, this session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how cognitive functions shape behavior, highlighting their implications for both individual well-being and societal mental health.

Key Topics:

Mechanisms of Cognitive Function: Explore how brain processes like perception, memory, and decision-making underpin cognitive abilities.
Neuroplasticity and Learning: Understand how the brain’s ability to reorganize itself supports learning and adaptation.
Behavioural Interventions and Therapies: Examine new approaches to modifying behaviour and treating mental health conditions.
Cognitive Disorders and Their Treatment: Discuss advancements in diagnosing and treating disorders such as Alzheimer's and depression.
Advances in Neuroimaging Techniques: Learn about cutting-edge technologies that visualize brain activity and cognitive processes in real time.

TOPICS

Key Discussion Areas

Core scientific themes explored across all sessions in this track.

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Interventional Cardiology Advances

Latest techniques in percutaneous coronary intervention, transcatheter structural interventions, and complex bifurcation stenting with outcome data from 2025–2026 trials.

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Heart Failure: New Drug Classes

Comprehensive review of SGLT2 inhibitors across HFrEF/HFpEF, mavacamten in HCM, and emerging agents in the pipeline with mechanisms and clinical trial evidence.

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AI in Cardiac Imaging

Clinical validation data for AI tools in echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and CT angiography — including automated ejection fraction, plaque characterisation, and anomaly detection.

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Cardiac Genetics & Cardiomyopathy

CRISPR applications in hereditary cardiomyopathy, genotype-guided risk stratification, and family screening protocols in hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathies.

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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology

Catheter ablation advances in persistent AF, ventricular tachycardia, and SCA prevention strategies including novel antiarrhythmic drug data and wearable monitoring.

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Preventive Cardiology

Polygenic risk scores in cardiovascular prevention, novel lipid-lowering strategies beyond statins, and population health approaches to primary cardiovascular prevention.

AUDIENCE

Who Should Attend?

This track is designed for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals with an interest in cognitive and behavioural neuroscience.

Cardiologists and cardiology trainees
Interventional cardiologists
Cardiac electrophysiologists
Heart failure specialists
Cardiothoracic surgeons
Clinical cardiac physiologists
Internal medicine physicians with cardiovascular interest
Cardiovascular nurses and allied health professionals
Cardiovascular researchers and clinical trialists

Attend Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Join delegates from 120+ countries for three days of world-class clinical science at the Healthcore Bridge International Medical Conference 2026.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scope of the Oncology & Haematology track?

The Oncology & Haematology track covers precision oncology, immunotherapy, ADC therapies, haematological malignancies, liquid biopsy and early detection, AI in oncology, and palliative care — across 22 sessions over three conference days. It is the largest scientific track at the 2026 conference.

Will there be separate sessions for haematology and solid tumours?

Yes. The track is structured with dedicated morning sessions for haematological malignancies and afternoon sessions focusing on solid tumour oncology. The final panel each day brings all specialties together for cross-disciplinary discussion.

Are there oncology workshops available?

Yes. Two hands-on workshops complement the oncology track: a molecular tumour board simulation workshop and an AI pathology interpretation masterclass. Both require separate registration due to a 30-delegate capacity limit.

Is this track accredited for oncology-specific CME?

All oncology sessions are accredited for CME under EACCME, AMA PRA Category 1, and the Royal College of Radiologists (for radiation oncologists). Specialty-specific CME credit allocation is detailed in the conference programme and the CME pre-event delegate guide.