Upcoming Workshop: Exploring Physiology Monitoring and Innovative Research Tools with BIOPAC

Date/Time
Date(s) - 17/01/2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming BIOPAC Workshop on Physiology Monitoring and Innovative Research Tools, co-hosted by the McMaster Digital Transformation Research Centre (MDTRC) and BIOPAC Systems. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to state-of-the-art tools for physiological monitoring, including the Research Ring, High-Density fNIRs with EEG Systems and VR Integration, providing valuable insights for your research.

• Led by: BIOPAC Systems, Inc.
• Organized by: McMaster Digital Transformation Research Centre (MDTRC)
• Location: Ron Joyce Centre (RJC), DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, 4350 South Service Road, Burlington, ON L7L 5R8 View on Map
  • Room: Great Hall
• Date & Time: January 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Transportation: A shuttle bus is available between McMaster’s main campus and the Ron Joyce Centre. View Shuttle Schedule.
• Registration fee: $20 (includes lunch and refreshments)
• Registration link: Click here to register

Workshop Agenda (Tentative)

• 10:00 AM – Introduction to Physiology Monitoring with Stimulus Presentation
• 10:30 AM – Virtual Reality as a Stimulus Presentation Module
• 11:00 AM – Hands-on Setup of Experiment, Data Recording, and Analysis
• 11:45 AM – Break: Lunch
• 12:15 PM – MDTRC Lab Tour
• 12:45 PM – Hands-on Introduction to Research Ring and Data Collection
• 1:30 PM – High-Density fNIR and EEG System with VR
• 2:00 PM – Workflow for Analysis Automation
• 2:30 PM – Q&A

Learning Outcomes

• Learn how to select optimal tools for data collection and stimulus presentation tailored to their research needs.
• Gain hands-on experience with multimodal physiology monitoring, including fNIR, EEG, and BIOPAC’s Research Ring.
• Understand the practical applications of virtual reality (VR) for research experiments, including real-time stimulus presentation.
• Explore workflow automation techniques for efficient data analysis.
• Discover the Research Ring’s capabilities for physiological data collection and its advantages over other wearable technologies.
• Engage with cutting-edge tools to enhance research efficiency and innovation.
• Tour the MDTRC lab and learn about collaboration opportunities.

Introduction to BIOPAC Systems: Tools for Multidisciplinary Research

BIOPAC Systems, Inc. develops advanced research tools for measuring and analyzing physiological, behavioral, and neurological data. These systems allow researchers to gain detailed insights into human responses to various stimuli in diverse environments. For instance, they can be used to measure physiological indicators such as heart rate, respiration, muscle activity, and signals associated with emotional states like stress or excitement. The use of such research methods and data is relevant across disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, education, engineering, and business, offering a strong basis for innovative studies and discoveries.

Example Applications Across Disciplines:

• Emotional Regulation and Cognition: Supporting studies on emotional regulation, cognitive load, and brain activity during social interactions.
• Education and Learning: Analyzing engagement, learning behaviors, and classroom dynamics to improve educational outcomes.
• Stress in Decision-Making: Understanding how leaders or managers respond under pressure by measuring physiological signals related to stress.
• Customer Behavior Analysis: Examining how emotions, such as excitement or frustration influence consumer behavior, brand perception, and purchasing decisions.
• Team Dynamics: Monitoring stress levels and synchronization of physiological responses among individuals during collaboration or teamwork.

By leveraging these tools, researchers can complement traditional methods like surveys and interviews with objective, multimodal data collected in real time. This integrated approach provides deeper insights into leadership, marketing, negotiation, cognitive performance, emotional well-being, and more—empowering research that drives innovation across disciplines.

About MDTRC

The McMaster Digital Transformation Research Centre (MDTRC) is a leading interdisciplinary hub within the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. MDTRC focuses on advancing research and innovation in digital transformation, collaboration, and emerging technologies. Through partnerships with academic, business, and industry leaders, the centre drives impactful research that addresses contemporary challenges and empowers digital evolution.

If you have any questions, please reach out to MDTRC at mdtrc@mcmaster.ca, or the event coordinator, Babak Safaei, at safaeb1@mcmaster.ca.