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title: "Self-Programming, Low-Energy Neuromorphic Computers Are Coming!"
description: "21st Congress of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics"
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# Self-Programming, Low-Energy Neuromorphic Computers Are Coming!

## Bilgi

| Özellik | Değer |
|---------|-------|
| **Kategori** | saglik |
| **Yayın Tarihi** | 2024-03-18 |
| **Güncelleme** | 2026-02-20 |
| **Kaynak** | [Üsküdar Haber Ajansı](https://uha.com.tr/self-programming-low-energy-neuromorphic-computers-are-coming) |

## Özet

Üsküdar University attended the 21st Congress of the Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics.

## İçerik

The research team, led by Üsküdar University Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, represented our country in two separate sessions.

Researchers from Üsküdar University, who develop smart prediction models by using artificial intelligence-focused and deep learning algorithms on the Cloud, are leading the transformation in the field of neuroscience in Turkey with a strategy of shifting their neuroscience studies to neuromorphic computers.

Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan stated: “Thanks to these new applications, instead of giving the same treatment to every patient, a treatment specific to the patient's genetic makeup can be provided, and which drug will be more effective can be determined in advance.”

The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) held its 21st annual congress in Los Angeles, USA, with distinguished researchers in the field of neuroscience, especially from the USA.

Established in 2013, SBMT also spearheaded the G20+ World Brain Mapping and Therapeutics Initiative, which was renamed Neuroscience20 (Brain, Spine & Mental Health). This initiative aims to create a global consortium integrating nanotechnology, imaging, cellular/stem cell therapeutics, information technology, and devices in brain mapping.

**Üsküdar University Team Represented Our Country in Two Separate Sessions**

To the 21st annual congress, which covers all neurological disorders from imaging to genomics and nano, and features distinguished researchers in neuroscience, especially from the USA, only researchers from Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi participated from Turkey.

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The research team, led by Üsküdar University Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, who attended the congress, represented our country in two separate sessions titled “Advances in Neuroimaging Techniques” and “Addiction Medicine.”

**Featured in Presentations Discussing Neuromorphic Computer Technologies**

In presentations where neuromorphic computer technologies, which will be at the focus of next-generation neuroscience studies, were discussed, Üsküdar University's; “edge computing” technology, designed to bring applications and computing capabilities closer to users or "objects" that need them, rather than cloud computing technology operating on the principle of high speed and performance, led the transformation.  

Next-generation neuromorphic computers, based on synaptic neural networks instead of artificial neural networks, contribute to the edge computing transformation with much lower energy consumption and higher computational capacity than quantum computers.

**What is the Goal of Neuromorphic Computers?**

Neuromorphic computers aim to achieve three fundamental features that the human brain possesses but conventional computers do not;

-Low power consumption: Power consumption close to that of the human brain,

- Fault tolerance: Neuron loss in neuromorphic chips has a negligible effect on system performance and high fault tolerance

-  No need for programming: Learns and changes autonomously as it interacts with information.

Leading the Transformation in Neuroscience in Turkey

In this field, Üsküdar University researchers, who develop AI-focused and deep learning algorithms on the Cloud to create smart prediction models, are leading the transformation in the field of neuroscience in Turkey by shifting their studies towards neuromorphic computers.

**Presentations from Turkey Attracted Great Interest**

Presentations by academicians from Üsküdar University and NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi from Turkey attracted significant interest from researchers.

NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi contributed to innovative treatment processes by adopting The Vielight Neuro™ product into its treatment protocol. This product, from the Vielight company, is utilized in the treatments of Alzheimer's, Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson's, Autism, PTSD, and Long-covid. It improves mitochondrial health by absorbing light energy in the red to NIR wavelength range through a process called photobiomodulation (PBM). The technology enhances cognitive ability and increases cerebral blood flow, working like cellular "batteries" to provide energy for mitochondria, biochemical reactions, and other cellular processes.

**Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan Shared Clinical Pharmacogenetic Applications in His Presentation**

At the meeting attended by scientists from many parts of the world, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan delivered a presentation titled "Use of Pharmacogenomic Biomarkers as Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics."

In his presentation, Prof. Dr. Tarhan highlighted current studies in neuroscience and shared the university's ongoing drug blood level measurements and clinical pharmacogenetic applications.

Prof. Dr. Tarhan emphasized the importance of TDM (therapeutic drug monitoring) applications in selecting the appropriate dose for patients and preventing toxic drug levels. He also shared the results of pharmacogenetic profiling under the heading of COMT enzyme activity and serotonin transporter protein activity measurement studies, which determine dopamine levels in the brain.

**Personalized Treatment Plans Are Developed Based on Genetic Profiling Studies**

Prof. Dr. Tarhan noted that as a result of these genetic profiling studies, patient-specific characteristics can be determined, and personalized treatment plans can be designed. He said, “This method can be considered a successful example of newly developing personalized medicine applications worldwide. Thanks to these new applications, instead of giving the same treatment to every patient, a treatment specific to the patient's genetic makeup can be provided, and which drug will be more effective can be determined in advance.”

At the meeting, which was also followed by SBMT TV, Prof. Dr. Tarhan provided insights to the TV on the Society for Brain Mapping's work and new applications in neuroscience, brain-computer interfaces, and smart prediction models, within the context of the strong research network provided by SBMT.

Prof. Dr. Tarhan evaluated the developments in neuroscience and Üsküdar University's contributions to the field in recent years, both locally and globally, within the scope of G20, ME+ (Middle East Plus Initiative).

**Methamphetamine Increases the Risk of Medical and Mental Illnesses…**

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Dilbaz, a Psychiatry Specialist at NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi and a member of the research team, gave information in her presentation titled "ECT Treatment in Methamphetamine Addiction Co-Morbid in Psychosis" about the prevalence of methamphetamine use and the increased risk of these patients developing Parkinson's, medical, and mental illnesses in the near and distant future.

Prof. Dr. Nesrin Dilbaz stated, “Even if meth is not taken for a long time, it continues to be present in the body and brain for weeks or months. From this perspective, it is predicted that a large majority of patients will also have another treatment-resistant mental illness. Approximately 55% of patients with only meth use disorder benefited from Deep TMS treatment.” 

Prof. Dr. Dilbaz stated that their own study found schizophrenia or psychotic disorder in more than half of meth users, and because these patients did not benefit from standard addiction and/or psychosis treatment, they also benefited from Electroconvulsive therapy alongside long-acting antipsychotic treatment, reporting that not only their psychoses but also the onset times and rates of substance use decreased.

Prof. Dr. Türker Ergüzel Shared the 'NP Model' for Diagnosis and Treatment Prediction in Psychiatric Diseases…

Üsküdar University Head of the Software Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Prof. Dr. Türker Ergüzel also shared with researchers the use of the NP Model interface, developed with NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi as a scientific and application partner within Üsküdar University, and the deep learning (DL)-focused algorithm under the title “Explainable AI and its Applications to Neuroimaging Data.”

Prof. Dr. Ergüzel delivered his presentation on how to interpret and understand the high classification performance in the OCD (obsessive-compulsive personality disorder) model, whose symptoms resemble anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, or other mental health disorders, and the distinctive clinical features extracted with DL, for the interface designed as a diagnostic and treatment prediction model for psychiatric illnesses and capable of analyzing real-time uploaded data.

**Prof. Dr. Barış Metin Explained Brain Changes Observed in Individuals Using Substances**

Prof. Dr. Barış Metin, a Neurology Specialist at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital, explained the brain changes observed in individuals using substances in his study titled "Structural and Functional Brain Alterations in Addiction."

In the presentation, Prof. Dr. Metin explained how illicit drugs alter and damage the brain, providing examples from studies, particularly those using MRI, which demonstrate the brain's structure and functional state. He also presented studies conducted within Üsküdar University, which showed shrinkage in many areas of the brain in individuals using substances.

Prof. Dr. C. Onur Noyan Addressed the Intersection of Addiction and Genetic Research, and Psychiatric Disorders

Prof. Dr. Onur Noyan, a Psychiatry Specialist at NPİSTANBUL Hastanesi, also addressed the intersection of addiction and genetic research, and psychiatric disorders in his presentation titled "Clinical Implications of Addiction Genetics: the Synthetic Cannabinoid Example."

Prof. Dr. Noyan stated that recently, the intersection of addiction and genetic research has transformed into an important paradigm for understanding and managing psychiatric disorders, and the role of genetic factors in the etiology of addiction contributes to a better understanding of individual predispositions and treatment responses. He emphasized that the identification of genetic predispositions in addiction development and the determination of personal risk factors are critically important for developing customized treatment strategies, and genetic analyses stand out as a fundamental tool in determining individuals' susceptibility to psychosis or major psychiatric disorders after substance use, selecting specific pharmacotherapies, and predicting relapse risk.

Prof. Dr. Noyan shared that these methods, a genetics-based approach, can increase the effectiveness of addiction treatment and allow for individualized treatment planning in disease management.

**Asst. Prof. Dr. Cihan Taştan Addressed Next-Generation Molecular Approaches to Understanding the Addiction Mechanism**

Asst. Prof. Dr. Cihan Taştan, a faculty member of the Molecular Biology and Genetics Department at Üsküdar University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (MDBF) and Director of the Transgenic Cell Technologies Application and Research Center (TRGENMER), also addressed next-generation molecular approaches to understanding the addiction mechanism in his presentation titled “Next-Generation Molecular Approaches to Understand the Genetic Mechanism of Addiction.”

In his presentation, Asst. Prof. Dr. Cihan Taştan drew attention to the molecular biology aspect of addiction, and explained the importance of epigenetic modifications, gene expressions, and mRNA expressions associated with reward and punishment centers in the brain.

**Message Science Mission Also Addressed**

Furthermore, Asst. Prof. Dr. Cihan Taştan, sharing the vision of future studies that addiction can be solved with targeted and personalized molecular approaches using antisense oligonucleotides, CRISPR, and epigenetic modification inducers developed in recent years, completed his presentation by discussing his studies conducted within the scope of the Message Science Mission with the first Turkish Astronaut to space, researching how genes related to brain functions such as neurodegeneration, depression, and major depressive disorder are affected under microgravity and space conditions.

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