Proceedings of the second biennial Cleveland Neural Engineering Workshop 2013

Area of Science:

• Neural Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroscience

Background:

• The Cleveland Neural Engineering Workshop (NEW) began in 2011 as an "unconference" to foster collaboration.
• Over time, NEW has shifted focus towards developing a unified strategic roadmap for the neural engineering field.
• This report documents the historical evolution of the roadmap and serves as a baseline for future meetings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a historical record of the Neural Engineering Workshop (NEW) and its evolving strategic roadmap.
• To summarize the outcomes of the second NEW meeting held in June 2013.
• To establish a baseline for subsequent NEW meetings.

Main Methods:

• The second Neural Engineering Workshop (NEW) convened in June 2013 over two days.
• The workshop was jointly hosted by the Cleveland Advanced Platform for Technology National Veterans Affairs Center, the Functional Electrical Stimulation National Veterans Affairs Center, and Case Western Reserve University.
• Participants engaged in discussions to identify critical areas for the field's advancement.

Main Results:

• Seven key areas for future focus in neural engineering were identified by participants.
• These areas include: active user communications, regulatory advocacy, clinical practice network building, clinical and technical case studies, early industrial feedback, value chain resources, and funding advocacy.
• The workshop successfully summarized these outcomes in its proceedings.

Conclusions:

• The Neural Engineering Workshop (NEW) plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of the neural engineering field.
• The identified focus areas provide a roadmap for future research, development, and advocacy efforts.
• The historical documentation of NEW meetings ensures continuity and progress in strategic planning for neural engineering.