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13th ESGCO Meeting

International conference of the European Study Group on Cardiovascular Oscillations

23-25 October 2024 | Zaragoza, Spain
Dear Sir or Madame,
We are pleased to announce the 13th ESGCO Meeting, the international conference of the European Study Group on Cardiovascular Oscillations, scheduled to take place from October 23rd to 25th in the city of Zaragoza, Spain.
Conference Theme: "Physiologically-guided Signal Processing of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Oscillations"
Visit our official conference website for the latest updates and detailed information as the event approaches: esgco2024.i3a.es

We look forward to your participation in the 13th ESGCO Meeting 2024, contributing to the advancement of our understanding of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular oscillations.
Best regards.

Topics

Artificial Intelligence
Ballistocardiography and Seismocardiography
Brain and heart interactions
Cardiac arrhythmias
Cardiac repolarization analysis
Cardiorespiratory interactions
Cardiovascular regulation
Cerebrovascular regulation
Complexity and nonlinearity analysis
Heart rate variability
Multiscale analysis
Multivariate modeling
Physiological networks
Wearable devices

Authors centre

Important dates

15th May 25th May Submission Deadline
29th June Acceptance Notification
15th July 29th July Final Paper Submission
29th July Early Registration Deadline
29th September 20th Oct Late Registration Deadline

Submission Guidelines

To present your research, kindly submit a 2-page manuscript by the submission deadline. Accepted papers will be indexed in scientific databases, and selected papers may be invited for extended publication in dedicated scientific journal special issues.

Extended abstract preparation

  • A 2-page abstract to be submitted in IEEE Styles.
  • IEEE templates can be found here:
    IEEE templates
  • Please follow the IEEE instructions for templates to structure and format your abstract.
  • Please limit the manuscript length to two pages.
  • Revised papers must be submitted in a pdf format, along with the source files (Word or Latex).
  • Please prepare the following information before submission: Title of paper and short abstract (maximum 150 words); list of keywords; name, affiliation and email of each author.

Abstract submission

  • The submission of 2-page ESGCO 2024 papers should be done through the CONFTOOL conference management system using the following link:
    Access to CONFTOOL
  • The final version of the 2-page paper should be submitted before 15th May, 2024, and comply with IEEE formatting standards.
  • General scientific inquiries at: esgco2024@unizar.es
  • Instructions for Final Upload:

After submission

  • Each submitted paper will undergo a peer-review process.
  • Accepted 2-page papers will be published in the ESGCO 2020 Conference Proceedings, which will be indexed in IEEE-Xplore and in other Scientific Databases such as Scopus.
  • Final submission must be accompanied by a registration to the conference of at least one of the Authors (Registration Inquiries at: esgco2024@unizar.es ).
  • The Scientific Committee of ESGCO 2020 will finalize the Conference program and notify the Authors regarding their oral/poster presentation(s).

ESGCO Challenge 2024

Characterization of sex differences in heart rate and blood pressure variability series

Data on sex differences in various cardiovascular time series characteristics are conflicting. While some studies suggest that heart rate variability (HRV), heart rate asymmetry (HRA), blood pressure variability (BPV) and spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) differ between men and women, other studies contradict this. Of the studies reporting gender differences, some have shown that women generally have higher HRV than men, while others have reported the opposite. Even less is known about sex differences in BPV, blood pressure asymmetry (BPA), complexity and microstructure of cardiovascular time series, and baroreflex function. Many studies have analysed limited numbers of people over a wide age range, sometimes with an imbalance between men and women. The studies have been conducted under different conditions, such as at rest or under different physiological challenges, or in specific populations (e.g. athletes). Thus, despite decades of research on HRV, BPV and the baroreflex, sex differences remain unclear.


More info

Registration

Price change on 29 July

REGULAR

560 € Early

610 € Late

Possibility of 1 companion

STUDENT

460 € Early

510 € Late

Possibility of 1 companion

COMPANION: 60 € (access to social activities)

Program

8:30 Registration
9:30-10:15 Open ceremony
10:15-10:45 Keynote speaker 1: Gaetano Valenza
10:45-11:15 Coffee break
11:15-12:00 Session 1: Challenge 1
12:00-13:15 Session 2A: Cardiac repolarization
Session 2B: Cardiovascular regulation - Sala de Juntas
13:15-14:45 Lunch
14:45-15:15 Keynote speaker 2: Ana Mincholé
15:15-15:45 Poster presentation 1
15:45-16:45 Poster session + Coffee break
16:45-17:45 Session 3: Heart rate variability analysis
17:45-18:45 ESGCO boards meeting - Sala de Juntas
19:30 Running activity

Most sessions will be in the Salón de Actos on the ground floor, while the parallel sessions will be in the Sala de Juntas on the first floor.

Last updated: 22nd October

Speakers

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Gaetano Valenza

University of Pisa

"Physiological and Pathological Oscillations of Functional Brain-Heart Interplay"

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Valentina Corino

Politecnico of Milano

"The era of digital biomarkers in atrial fibrillation"

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Gonzalo C. Gutiérrez

University of Valladolid

"Explainable artificial intelligence applied to cardiac signals: beyond the buzz term"

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Ana Mincholé

University of Zaragoza

"Electrocardiographic signals and computational models for the understanding of cardiac diseases"

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Ronney B. Panerai

"Looking deeper into cerebral blood flow regulation"

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James Kilner

"Predictive coding and interoception"

Accomodation

There are a number of excellent hotels to choose from in Zaragoza to suit your budget and personal preferences. The local hosts have recommended the following hotels: the first one is the closest hotel to the Campus Río Ebro, while the rest are all in the historic old town and are within walking distance to the Tram line which connects the University Campus to the city center.

EXE Zaragoza WTC 3*

NH Hoteles 4*

Vincci Zaragoza Zentro 4*

Silken Reino de Aragón 4*

Hotel San Valero 2*

Hotel Inca Zaragoza 3*

Hotel Catalonia El Pilar 4*

Hotel Don Jaime 54 3*

Zenit Don Yo 4*

Hotel Goya 4*

Innside Zaragoza - Melia 4*

Los Girasoles 4*

Social activities

park

Running through the Water Park

Wednesday 23rd, at 19:30

This urban park, of more than 120 hectares was created for Expo-2008. It’s around two kilometers long and today is like a lung for the city of Zaragoza.

It is located in the meander of Ranillas, an old area of orchards that now houses one of the largest urban parks in Spain, where you will find native flora and fauna. Here you will see the large trees typical of the riverbank, such as elm, willow or poplar.

This park has some paths through pedestrian areas surrounded by nature that are perfect for walking, running, and cycling. Because of this, thousands of federated and popular athletes use this park as a training area.

Would you like to run in this environment during ESGCO 2024? If so, you can join the running social activity, and we will guide you through a circuit of the distance of your choice: 5 Km or 10 Km. You can also download both routes in GPX if you would like to.

Track 5 km
Track 10 km

The starting point is:



If you come by tram, some of our staff will be at the García Abril stop at 19:15, and at the Margarita Xirgu stop at 19:20, or you can go directly at the starting point at 19:30.

park

Old City guided tour of Zaragoza

Thursday 24th, at 19:00

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Zaragoza, a city where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern life. This guided tour takes you through the heart of Zaragoza's old city, offering a fascinating glimpse into its past and present.

INFO

The tour will start in Plaza España:

Gala dinner

Thursday 24th, at 20:30

It will take place just after the guided tour at Tres Mares restaurant:

Pilar

Monumental Tour

Friday 25th, at 21:00

Staying in Zaragoza on Friday night? Don’t miss this event!

If you're looking for a unique experience during your stay in the city, we invite you to attend the Monumental Tour, a visual and electronic music spectacle coming to Spain for the first time, hosted in the iconic Plaza del Pilar.

On Friday October 25th, from 9:00 PM to midnight, the Basilica of El Pilar will be transformed into a spectacular canvas, blending cutting-edge technology, digital art, and electronic music, led by renowned French DJ Michael Canitrot. Joining him will be David Penn and Ms von Disko, creating an unforgettable night of music and visuals.

After its incredible success at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Monumental Tour promises an extraordinary experience of lights, sound, and video mapping that you won’t want to miss.

See you at Plaza del Pilar for a magical night!

Committees

Raquel Bailón

University of Zaragoza

Esther Pueyo

University of Zaragoza

Pablo Laguna

University of Zaragoza

Juan Pablo Martínez

University of Zaragoza

Eduardo Gil

University of Zaragoza

Jesús Lázaro

University of Zaragoza

Ana Mincholé

University of Zaragoza

Julia Ramírez

University of Zaragoza

Carlos Sánchez

University of Zaragoza

Jaime Ibáñez

University of Zaragoza

David Hernando

University of Zaragoza

Alba Martín

University of Zaragoza

Pablo Armañac

University of Zaragoza

Sofía Romagnoli

University of Zaragoza

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Contact

If you have any questions please send us an email and we will respond as soon as possible.


esgco2024@unizar.es
BSICOS: I3A Research Group
Campus Río Ebro, Betancourt Building, Zaragoza (Spain)

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