Turbo-BrainVoyager Workshop

Real-time fMRI Neurofeedback Crash Course

Registration is open!

We are excited to announce the upcoming Turbo-BrainVoyager workshop scheduled for the 25th-26th of March 2026 in the beautiful setting of Maastricht (NL). We look forward to welcoming all interested participants! In order to register, please send an email to TBVWorkshop@brain-innovation.com with the subject ‘TBV workshop registration’, including your name, surname and affiliation. Payment modalities will be communicated after registration.

Workshop Overview

In this workshop, participants will learn the general procedure of how to perform real-time fMRI experiments using Turbo-BrainVoyager (TBV), one of the most often used software for real-time fMRI applications. The workshop will start with an introduction to the topic of real-time fMRI at 3 and 7 Tesla and its potential application to neurofeedback based on regions of interest, multivariate patterns, and connectivity measures. We will provide an overview for beginners and deliver advanced insights for experienced users, including updated pipelines and robust quality monitoring. We will explain the general structure of TBV and the workflow to perform real-time experiments. Here, we will focus on best practices and real-time quality measures to improve real-time applications. Participants will get hands-on experience with the software and observe its real-time use with a 3 Tesla in Maastricht, with the possibility to discuss with experts in the field about the potential of real-time neurofeedback applications.

Key Details

Where to stay

NH Hotel, Forum 110, 6229 GS Maastricht Link
Stayokay Hostel, Maasboulevard 101, 6211 JW Maastricht Link
Airbnb Maastricht Link

Programme

Wednesday, 25th March 2026

09:00–09:30 Welcome – Programme Introduction – General Information
09:30–10:30 Real-time fMRI Neurofeedback and Turbo-BrainVoyager (TBV) --- Prof. Rainer Goebel (Brain Innovation B.V.)
10:30–11:00 New Features of TBV 5.0 --- Prof. Rainer Goebel (Brain Innovation B.V.)
11:00–11:15 Coffee Break
11:15–12:30 TBV in Real-time fMRI Setup --- Dr. Michael Lührs (Brain Innovation B.V.)
12:30–13:30 Lunch Break
13:30–16:30 1st TBV Hands-on Session (Basic Exercises) / MRI Experience
16:30–17:00 Q&A
19:00 Dinner

Thursday, 26th March 2026

09:00–09:30 Welcome – Programme Introduction – General Information
09:30–10:30 TBV Advanced Features, Data Simulation, and Python Coding --- Dr. Assunta Ciarlo (Brain Innovation B.V.)
10:30–11:00 Advanced TBV Applications (Semantic Neurofeedback) --- Ph.D. candidate Anneke Goblirsch (Brain Innovation B.V.)
11:00–11:15 Coffee Break
11:15–13:00 2nd TBV Hands-on Session (Data Simulation and Python Examples)
13:00–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–14:30 TBV and Clinical Studies --- Dr. Michael Lührs (Brain Innovation B.V.)
14:30–15:15 fMRI Neurofeedback: Clinical Applications --- Prof. MD. David Linden (Maastricht University)
15:15–15:45 Clinical Research Experience I --- Dr. Jette de Vos (Maastricht University)
15:45–16:15 Clinical Research Experience II --- Ph.D. Candidate Maite van der Miesen (Maastricht University)
16:30–17:00 Q&A
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