Historically, human resource departments have not had the toolkit to develop the most human resource of all – our brains. What are some large employers and insurers doing to apply emerging science and best practices in this domain, via wellness and training initiatives, and HR benefits?
- Chair: Andrew Lee, Vice President at Aetna, YGL Class of 2011
- Hyong Un, Head of Employee Assistance Programs at Aetna
- Evian Gordon, Executive Chairman of Brain Resource
- David Nill, Chief Medical Officer at Cerner Corporation
This session took place at the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2013/agenda/
Scaling up meditation and mindfulness via wellness programs and biofe...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
12:30-2pm. Scaling up meditation and mindfulness via wellness programs and biofeedback sensors
- Dr. Douglass Ziedonis, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Medical School
- Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, President of the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation
- Ariel Garten, CEO of InteraXon
- Dr. Evian Gordon, Executive Chairman of Brain Resource
- Chair: Rajiv Pant, Chief Technology Officer of The New York Times
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Beyond the US college student’s brain: A survey of priorities across geo...SharpBrains
Researchers and innovators in North America, Europe and India will explore the frontiers in applied research across the lifespan, from children to younger and older adults, helping make the case for truly personalized (or at least customized) brain development and brain health.
- Chair: Dr. Olivier Oullier, Professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at Aix-Marseille University
- Eduardo Briceño, CEO of Mindset Works
- Dr. Graeme Moffat, Director of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs at InteraXon
- Tara Thiagarajan, Managing Director of Madura Microfinance
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Carving out Future Brain Health Directions + Expo DaySharpBrains
Expo Day (first part) @ 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit. Summit Sponsors announce and showcase their latest initiatives and solutions:
8–8.20am. Carving out future directions, by Dr. Ken Kosik, Co-Director of the UC Santa Barbara Neuroscience Research Institute
Expo Day
8:45–9.15am. Rosetta Stone/ FitBrains: Steve Quan, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
9.30-10am. Peak: Roy Zahut, Lead Scientist
10.15–10.45am. Baycrest/ Cogniciti: Mike Meagher, President of Cogniciti
11–11.30am. The Arrowsmith Program: Jessica Poulin, Managing Director
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors will showcase their latest initiatives and solutions:
-- Preview the Future of Brain Health with Anu Acharya, Founder and CEO of Map My Genome
-- The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF): Discuss new science and prevention initiatives with President Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa.
-- FitBrains (a Rosetta Stone company): Explore ongoing big data research with Conny Lin, Data Research Scientist & Policy Analyst.
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Expo day: Digital Artefacts (BrainBaseline), HeartMath, Sleep Genius, The Al...SharpBrains
Expo Day (continued) @ 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit. Summit Sponsors announce and showcase their latest initiatives and solutions:
1–1.30pm. Digital Artefacts: Joan Severson, President
1.45–2.15pm. HeartMath: Catherine Calarco, Chief Marketing Officer
2.30-3pm. Sleep Genius: Colin House, CEO
3.15–3.45pm. The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation: Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, President
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors showcased their latest initiatives and solutions:
-- Baycrest: Meet the new $100m+ Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, with Dr. Randy McIntosh, Vice-president of Research and Director of Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute.
-- Lumosity: Discuss emerging standards for cognitive research with Dr. Glenn Morrison, Director of Clinical Trials.
-- BrainBaseline: Explore the latest in mobile cognitive assessments with Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts.
-- Help improve and expand The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness with co-author Alvaro Fernandez.
Presentations @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Lessons learned in bringing innovative brain fitness solutions to marketSharpBrains
Successful innovators will dissect key market & technology trends and successful models to validate and commercialize innovation, with a particular emphasis on how to create a loyal user base and gain mainstream distribution via a diversity of channels.
- Chair: Dr. Jennifer Buss, Assistant Vice President of Science and Technology at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
- Charlie Hartwell, Operating Partner at the Bridge Builders Collaborative
- Mark Baxter, General Manager of Fit Brains (a Rosetta Stone company)
- Itamar Lesuisse, CEO & Co-Founder of Peak
- Connor Russomanno, CEO & Co-Founder of OpenBCI
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Scaling up meditation and mindfulness via wellness programs and biofe...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
12:30-2pm. Scaling up meditation and mindfulness via wellness programs and biofeedback sensors
- Dr. Douglass Ziedonis, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Medical School
- Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, President of the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation
- Ariel Garten, CEO of InteraXon
- Dr. Evian Gordon, Executive Chairman of Brain Resource
- Chair: Rajiv Pant, Chief Technology Officer of The New York Times
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Beyond the US college student’s brain: A survey of priorities across geo...SharpBrains
Researchers and innovators in North America, Europe and India will explore the frontiers in applied research across the lifespan, from children to younger and older adults, helping make the case for truly personalized (or at least customized) brain development and brain health.
- Chair: Dr. Olivier Oullier, Professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at Aix-Marseille University
- Eduardo Briceño, CEO of Mindset Works
- Dr. Graeme Moffat, Director of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs at InteraXon
- Tara Thiagarajan, Managing Director of Madura Microfinance
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Carving out Future Brain Health Directions + Expo DaySharpBrains
Expo Day (first part) @ 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit. Summit Sponsors announce and showcase their latest initiatives and solutions:
8–8.20am. Carving out future directions, by Dr. Ken Kosik, Co-Director of the UC Santa Barbara Neuroscience Research Institute
Expo Day
8:45–9.15am. Rosetta Stone/ FitBrains: Steve Quan, Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
9.30-10am. Peak: Roy Zahut, Lead Scientist
10.15–10.45am. Baycrest/ Cogniciti: Mike Meagher, President of Cogniciti
11–11.30am. The Arrowsmith Program: Jessica Poulin, Managing Director
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors will showcase their latest initiatives and solutions:
-- Preview the Future of Brain Health with Anu Acharya, Founder and CEO of Map My Genome
-- The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF): Discuss new science and prevention initiatives with President Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa.
-- FitBrains (a Rosetta Stone company): Explore ongoing big data research with Conny Lin, Data Research Scientist & Policy Analyst.
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Expo day: Digital Artefacts (BrainBaseline), HeartMath, Sleep Genius, The Al...SharpBrains
Expo Day (continued) @ 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit. Summit Sponsors announce and showcase their latest initiatives and solutions:
1–1.30pm. Digital Artefacts: Joan Severson, President
1.45–2.15pm. HeartMath: Catherine Calarco, Chief Marketing Officer
2.30-3pm. Sleep Genius: Colin House, CEO
3.15–3.45pm. The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation: Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa, President
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors showcased their latest initiatives and solutions:
-- Baycrest: Meet the new $100m+ Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, with Dr. Randy McIntosh, Vice-president of Research and Director of Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute.
-- Lumosity: Discuss emerging standards for cognitive research with Dr. Glenn Morrison, Director of Clinical Trials.
-- BrainBaseline: Explore the latest in mobile cognitive assessments with Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts.
-- Help improve and expand The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness with co-author Alvaro Fernandez.
Presentations @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Lessons learned in bringing innovative brain fitness solutions to marketSharpBrains
Successful innovators will dissect key market & technology trends and successful models to validate and commercialize innovation, with a particular emphasis on how to create a loyal user base and gain mainstream distribution via a diversity of channels.
- Chair: Dr. Jennifer Buss, Assistant Vice President of Science and Technology at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
- Charlie Hartwell, Operating Partner at the Bridge Builders Collaborative
- Mark Baxter, General Manager of Fit Brains (a Rosetta Stone company)
- Itamar Lesuisse, CEO & Co-Founder of Peak
- Connor Russomanno, CEO & Co-Founder of OpenBCI
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
At the frontier of Big Data and Brain HealthSharpBrains
During this session we will explore cutting-edge initiatives to accelerate research & development via Big Data, crowdsourcing, technologies for the extended mind, and a range of data-rich pervasive neurotechnologies such as virtual reality.
-Chair: Alison Fenney, Director of Industry Alliances at the Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO)
-Dr. Walter Greenleaf, Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab
-Michael Meagher, President of Cogniciti
-José Barrios, Co-Founder & CEO of Cognilab
-Dr. Peter Reiner, Co-Founder, National Core for Neuroethics at the University of British Columbia
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Harnessing big data and videogames to deliver personalized cognitive t...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
10:00–11:30am. Harnessing big data and videogames to deliver personalized cognitive training
- Dr. Joe Hardy, VP of R&D at Lumos Labs
- Mark Baxter, Head of Product (FitBrains) at Rosetta Stone
- Itamar Lesuisse, CEO of Peak
- Aki Nikolaidis, NSF Fellow at the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana
- Chair: Zack Lynch, Executive Director of the Neurotechnology Industry Organization
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Best practices to assess and enhance brain function via mobile devices and ...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
8:15–9:45am. Best practices to assess and enhance brain function via mobile devices and wearables
- Corinna E. Lathan, Founder and CEO of AnthroTronix
- Eddie Martucci, VP Research & Development at Akili Interactive Labs
- Alex Doman, Co-Founder of Sleep Genius
- Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts
- Chair: Keith Epstein, Senior Strategic Advisor at AARP
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
We will discuss the key highlights and forecasts from SharpBrains’ latest market report “The Digital Brain Health Market 2012–2020: Web-based, mobile and biometrics-based technology to assess, monitor and enhance cognition and brain functioning.”
- Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains
How can front-line professionals incorporate the emerging brain health ...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
12:30-2pm. How can front-line professionals incorporate the emerging brain health toolkit to their practices?
- Elizabeth Frates, Director of Medical Student Education at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine
- Dr. Catherine Madison, Director of the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at California Pacific Medical Center
- Barbara Van Amburg, Chief Nursing Officer at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City
- Dr. Wendy Law, Clinical Neuropsychologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Chair: Dr. Michael O’Donnell, Editor-In-Chief of the American Journal of Health Promotion
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
How can practitioners integrate emerging neuroplasticity-based interven...SharpBrains
A promising frontier of applied neuroscience lies in technologies that stimulate our brains in order to harness neuroplasticity and achieve positive outcomes. What are the practical Pros and Cons of different methodologies such as cognitive training, EEG/ QEEG biofeedback, virtual reality, and what are appropriate ways to integrate them with traditional interventions?
- Chair: Olivier Oullier, Professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at Aix-Marseille University
- Bruce Wexler, NIH Director’s Award Winner and Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University
- Kate Sullivan, Director of the Brain Fitness Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
This session took place at the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2013/agenda/
The Future of Brain Health and EnhancementSharpBrains
Keynote by Alvaro Fernandez at BrainFutures 2017. Washington, DC. September 6th, 2017.
Hundreds of science labs and companies around the globe are researching and developing new ways to help brain owners be smarter, sharper and healthier. What explains this flurry of activity, and where may it be headed? Which companies, technologies and solutions are gaining the most traction so far, and what are some of the best practices for appropriate use?
Brain Health in the Pervasive Neurotechnology EraSharpBrains
Description: How to harness neuroplasticity and digital tools to enhance work and life. Led by decision-makers at the frontier of innovation, we will discuss how to guide interventions and measure progress using real-life outcomes such as safe driving and workplace/ sports performance.
- Chair: J. Peter Kissinger, President and CEO of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
- Dr. Peter Delahunt, Research Scientist at Posit Science
- Dr. Ruth Wolever, Chief Science Officer at eMindful
- Danny Dankner, CEO of Applied Cognitive Engineering (ACE)
- Brig. General Pete Palmer (Retired), Director of the EDGE Innovation Network
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Pervasive Neurotechnology: The Digital Revolution Meets the Human BrainSharpBrains
Slidedeck from June 30th, 2015 webinar, with Alvaro Fernandez and Nikhil Sriraman. to discuss the key take-aways from the new market report Pervasive Neurotechnology: A Groundbreaking Analysis of 10,000+ Patent Filings Transforming Medicine, Health, Entertainment and Business. To learn more: http://sharpbrains.com/pervasive-neurotechnology/
Agenda:
1–1.20pm ET: Five Key Trends Driving Neurotechnology to Become Pervasive
1.20–1.40pm ET: How Nielsen, Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Medtronic, Microsoft and Brainlab emerged as leading IP Holders
1.40-2pm ET: Q&A
Expo Day: Neuroenginnering, BPI, Arrowsmith Program & ARPFSharpBrains
Selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcase their most promising brain health & enhancement initiatives and solutions.
Noon-1pm. From tomorrow’s neuroengineering to today’s brain health
*Dr. Randal Koene, Lead Scientist at Kernel, discusses future directions of neuroenginnering and human computer interfaces.
*Dr. Leanne Young, Executive Director of the Brain Performance Institute at UT-Dallas Center for BrainHealth presents the new 62,000-square-foot Brain Performance Institute.
1-1.30pm. Debbie Gilmore, Executive Director of The Arrowsmith Program, will present plans to better equip 100+ schools helping students with special needs.
1.30-2pm. Dr. Chris Walling, Chairman of the Educational Advisory Committee at The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF), will present the new Brain Longevity Therapy Training.
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
How can Big Data help upgrade brain care?SharpBrains
Current standards of brain and mental care often rely on trials of insufficient scale, which not only limits our ability to diagnose, prevent, treat and personalize care but often leads to incorrect conclusions and undesirable results. What tools and data are becoming available via large-scale web-based and mobile applications, and how can researchers, innovators and practitioners connect with these initiatives?
- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains, YGL Class of 2012
- Daniel Sternberg, Data Scientist at Lumosity
- Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts
- Robert Bilder, Chief of Medical Psychology-Neuropsychology at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience
Building Up the Apollo Brain Data Exchange PortalSharpBrains
We will discuss opportunities and challenges arising from this core initiative, spearheaded by One Mind for Research, to provide open access to vast amounts of data and help close the gap between basic research and health outcomes.
- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains
- Pete Chiarelli, CEO of One Mind for Research, U.S. Army General (Ret)
Five reasons the future of brain enhancement is digital, pervasive and (hopef...SharpBrains
Presentation by Alvaro Fernandez at the New York Neuropsychology Group (NYNG) 2017 Annual Spring Conference.
Hundreds of companies around the globe–now including Elon Musk’s Neuralink and even Facebook–are researching and developing new ways to help brain owners be smarter, sharper, and healthier. What explains this flurry of activity, and where may it be headed? What are the opportunities and challenges for the Neuropsychologists of the Future? We will structure the conversation around five emerging and thought-provoking statements:
1. There are 7.5 billion human brains out there, and everyone needs help 2. Lifelong neuroplasticity means all those brains can “sculpt” themselves 3. Mobile, sensing, wearable technologies, coupled with artificial intelligence (AI), provide a new platform to harness that neuroplasticity for good 4. Entrepreneurship and investments are fueling accelerated growth 5. Professionals are stepping up to help educate consumers and patients.
To learn more:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/05/five-reasons-the-future-of-brain-enhancement-is-digital-pervasive-and-hopefully-bright
Innovative partnerships to improve lifelong brain health and customer/ ...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
10:00–11:30am. Innovative partnerships to improve lifelong brain health and customer/ patient satisfaction
- Bill Prenovitz, Global Product and Service Management at Philips Healthcare’s Aging-in-Place Program
- Dr. Michael Weiner, Lead Scientific Investigator of the Brain Health Registry
- Tommy Sagroun, CEO of CogniFit
- Chair: Rita Carter, Author, Broadcaster and BBC Contributor
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
The Emerging Cognitive Fitness Market: Status, Trends, ChallengesSharpBrains
My presentation at the Symposium on Co-Adaptive Learning: Adaptive Technology for the Aging, organized by the Arizona State University's Center for Adaptive Neural Systems, on January 8-9th 2009
Overview of neuroplasticity, cognition and brain fitness, based on the book talk for The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness at New York Public Library on September 29th, 2009.
More information on the book available here:
http://www.sharpbrains.com/book/
This presentation has a Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives license, so you can use it for classes and lectures, as appropriate.
What do 7.5 billion human brains need to thrive in the Digital Age, and what ...SharpBrains
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
How to intervene early: Examples in depression, epilepsy and smoking cessationSharpBrains
How to intervene early: Examples in depression, epilepsy and smoking cessation
Dr. Walter Greenleaf, Research Scientist at Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab
David B. Klein, CEO of Click Therapeutics
Ana Maiques, CEO of Neuroelectrics
Chaired by: Avery Bedows, Neurotechnology Specialist at Loup Ventures
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
What are most promising lifestyle and tech options to harness lifelong neurop...SharpBrains
*Dr. Álvaro Pascual-Leone, Director of the Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
*Dr. David Bartrés-Faz, Principal Investigator of the Barcelona Brain Health Initiative (BBHI)
*Dr. Simone Schurle, Assistant Professor for Responsive Biomedical Systems at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
*Chaired by: Dr. David Bach, Founder and President of the Platypus Institute
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
A Call to Mindful Leadership by Beth ShawSunta Sem
Slides for Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit who spoke at the 13th Annual Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington DC in front of 200 Executive Women in Government.
A Call to Mindful Leadership by Beth Shawiamyogafit
Slides for Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit who spoke at the 13th Annual Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington DC in front of 200 Executive Women in Government.
At the frontier of Big Data and Brain HealthSharpBrains
During this session we will explore cutting-edge initiatives to accelerate research & development via Big Data, crowdsourcing, technologies for the extended mind, and a range of data-rich pervasive neurotechnologies such as virtual reality.
-Chair: Alison Fenney, Director of Industry Alliances at the Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO)
-Dr. Walter Greenleaf, Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab
-Michael Meagher, President of Cogniciti
-José Barrios, Co-Founder & CEO of Cognilab
-Dr. Peter Reiner, Co-Founder, National Core for Neuroethics at the University of British Columbia
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Harnessing big data and videogames to deliver personalized cognitive t...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
10:00–11:30am. Harnessing big data and videogames to deliver personalized cognitive training
- Dr. Joe Hardy, VP of R&D at Lumos Labs
- Mark Baxter, Head of Product (FitBrains) at Rosetta Stone
- Itamar Lesuisse, CEO of Peak
- Aki Nikolaidis, NSF Fellow at the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana
- Chair: Zack Lynch, Executive Director of the Neurotechnology Industry Organization
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
Best practices to assess and enhance brain function via mobile devices and ...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
8:15–9:45am. Best practices to assess and enhance brain function via mobile devices and wearables
- Corinna E. Lathan, Founder and CEO of AnthroTronix
- Eddie Martucci, VP Research & Development at Akili Interactive Labs
- Alex Doman, Co-Founder of Sleep Genius
- Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts
- Chair: Keith Epstein, Senior Strategic Advisor at AARP
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
We will discuss the key highlights and forecasts from SharpBrains’ latest market report “The Digital Brain Health Market 2012–2020: Web-based, mobile and biometrics-based technology to assess, monitor and enhance cognition and brain functioning.”
- Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains
How can front-line professionals incorporate the emerging brain health ...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
12:30-2pm. How can front-line professionals incorporate the emerging brain health toolkit to their practices?
- Elizabeth Frates, Director of Medical Student Education at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine
- Dr. Catherine Madison, Director of the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at California Pacific Medical Center
- Barbara Van Amburg, Chief Nursing Officer at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City
- Dr. Wendy Law, Clinical Neuropsychologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Chair: Dr. Michael O’Donnell, Editor-In-Chief of the American Journal of Health Promotion
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
How can practitioners integrate emerging neuroplasticity-based interven...SharpBrains
A promising frontier of applied neuroscience lies in technologies that stimulate our brains in order to harness neuroplasticity and achieve positive outcomes. What are the practical Pros and Cons of different methodologies such as cognitive training, EEG/ QEEG biofeedback, virtual reality, and what are appropriate ways to integrate them with traditional interventions?
- Chair: Olivier Oullier, Professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at Aix-Marseille University
- Bruce Wexler, NIH Director’s Award Winner and Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University
- Kate Sullivan, Director of the Brain Fitness Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
This session took place at the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2013/agenda/
The Future of Brain Health and EnhancementSharpBrains
Keynote by Alvaro Fernandez at BrainFutures 2017. Washington, DC. September 6th, 2017.
Hundreds of science labs and companies around the globe are researching and developing new ways to help brain owners be smarter, sharper and healthier. What explains this flurry of activity, and where may it be headed? Which companies, technologies and solutions are gaining the most traction so far, and what are some of the best practices for appropriate use?
Brain Health in the Pervasive Neurotechnology EraSharpBrains
Description: How to harness neuroplasticity and digital tools to enhance work and life. Led by decision-makers at the frontier of innovation, we will discuss how to guide interventions and measure progress using real-life outcomes such as safe driving and workplace/ sports performance.
- Chair: J. Peter Kissinger, President and CEO of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
- Dr. Peter Delahunt, Research Scientist at Posit Science
- Dr. Ruth Wolever, Chief Science Officer at eMindful
- Danny Dankner, CEO of Applied Cognitive Engineering (ACE)
- Brig. General Pete Palmer (Retired), Director of the EDGE Innovation Network
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/agenda
Pervasive Neurotechnology: The Digital Revolution Meets the Human BrainSharpBrains
Slidedeck from June 30th, 2015 webinar, with Alvaro Fernandez and Nikhil Sriraman. to discuss the key take-aways from the new market report Pervasive Neurotechnology: A Groundbreaking Analysis of 10,000+ Patent Filings Transforming Medicine, Health, Entertainment and Business. To learn more: http://sharpbrains.com/pervasive-neurotechnology/
Agenda:
1–1.20pm ET: Five Key Trends Driving Neurotechnology to Become Pervasive
1.20–1.40pm ET: How Nielsen, Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Medtronic, Microsoft and Brainlab emerged as leading IP Holders
1.40-2pm ET: Q&A
Expo Day: Neuroenginnering, BPI, Arrowsmith Program & ARPFSharpBrains
Selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcase their most promising brain health & enhancement initiatives and solutions.
Noon-1pm. From tomorrow’s neuroengineering to today’s brain health
*Dr. Randal Koene, Lead Scientist at Kernel, discusses future directions of neuroenginnering and human computer interfaces.
*Dr. Leanne Young, Executive Director of the Brain Performance Institute at UT-Dallas Center for BrainHealth presents the new 62,000-square-foot Brain Performance Institute.
1-1.30pm. Debbie Gilmore, Executive Director of The Arrowsmith Program, will present plans to better equip 100+ schools helping students with special needs.
1.30-2pm. Dr. Chris Walling, Chairman of the Educational Advisory Committee at The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF), will present the new Brain Longevity Therapy Training.
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
How can Big Data help upgrade brain care?SharpBrains
Current standards of brain and mental care often rely on trials of insufficient scale, which not only limits our ability to diagnose, prevent, treat and personalize care but often leads to incorrect conclusions and undesirable results. What tools and data are becoming available via large-scale web-based and mobile applications, and how can researchers, innovators and practitioners connect with these initiatives?
- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains, YGL Class of 2012
- Daniel Sternberg, Data Scientist at Lumosity
- Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts
- Robert Bilder, Chief of Medical Psychology-Neuropsychology at UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience
Building Up the Apollo Brain Data Exchange PortalSharpBrains
We will discuss opportunities and challenges arising from this core initiative, spearheaded by One Mind for Research, to provide open access to vast amounts of data and help close the gap between basic research and health outcomes.
- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains
- Pete Chiarelli, CEO of One Mind for Research, U.S. Army General (Ret)
Five reasons the future of brain enhancement is digital, pervasive and (hopef...SharpBrains
Presentation by Alvaro Fernandez at the New York Neuropsychology Group (NYNG) 2017 Annual Spring Conference.
Hundreds of companies around the globe–now including Elon Musk’s Neuralink and even Facebook–are researching and developing new ways to help brain owners be smarter, sharper, and healthier. What explains this flurry of activity, and where may it be headed? What are the opportunities and challenges for the Neuropsychologists of the Future? We will structure the conversation around five emerging and thought-provoking statements:
1. There are 7.5 billion human brains out there, and everyone needs help 2. Lifelong neuroplasticity means all those brains can “sculpt” themselves 3. Mobile, sensing, wearable technologies, coupled with artificial intelligence (AI), provide a new platform to harness that neuroplasticity for good 4. Entrepreneurship and investments are fueling accelerated growth 5. Professionals are stepping up to help educate consumers and patients.
To learn more:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/05/five-reasons-the-future-of-brain-enhancement-is-digital-pervasive-and-hopefully-bright
Innovative partnerships to improve lifelong brain health and customer/ ...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
10:00–11:30am. Innovative partnerships to improve lifelong brain health and customer/ patient satisfaction
- Bill Prenovitz, Global Product and Service Management at Philips Healthcare’s Aging-in-Place Program
- Dr. Michael Weiner, Lead Scientific Investigator of the Brain Health Registry
- Tommy Sagroun, CEO of CogniFit
- Chair: Rita Carter, Author, Broadcaster and BBC Contributor
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
The Emerging Cognitive Fitness Market: Status, Trends, ChallengesSharpBrains
My presentation at the Symposium on Co-Adaptive Learning: Adaptive Technology for the Aging, organized by the Arizona State University's Center for Adaptive Neural Systems, on January 8-9th 2009
Overview of neuroplasticity, cognition and brain fitness, based on the book talk for The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness at New York Public Library on September 29th, 2009.
More information on the book available here:
http://www.sharpbrains.com/book/
This presentation has a Creative Commons Attribution No Derivatives license, so you can use it for classes and lectures, as appropriate.
What do 7.5 billion human brains need to thrive in the Digital Age, and what ...SharpBrains
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
How to intervene early: Examples in depression, epilepsy and smoking cessationSharpBrains
How to intervene early: Examples in depression, epilepsy and smoking cessation
Dr. Walter Greenleaf, Research Scientist at Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab
David B. Klein, CEO of Click Therapeutics
Ana Maiques, CEO of Neuroelectrics
Chaired by: Avery Bedows, Neurotechnology Specialist at Loup Ventures
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
What are most promising lifestyle and tech options to harness lifelong neurop...SharpBrains
*Dr. Álvaro Pascual-Leone, Director of the Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
*Dr. David Bartrés-Faz, Principal Investigator of the Barcelona Brain Health Initiative (BBHI)
*Dr. Simone Schurle, Assistant Professor for Responsive Biomedical Systems at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
*Chaired by: Dr. David Bach, Founder and President of the Platypus Institute
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
A Call to Mindful Leadership by Beth ShawSunta Sem
Slides for Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit who spoke at the 13th Annual Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington DC in front of 200 Executive Women in Government.
A Call to Mindful Leadership by Beth Shawiamyogafit
Slides for Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit who spoke at the 13th Annual Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington DC in front of 200 Executive Women in Government.
Master Class sur le thème "Develop You Mindset to Enhance you Innovation Ability".
Cette Master Class a été animéa par Marie Holm, PhD, consultante en développement personnel pour Google et Norsk Hydro.
The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness (book presentation)SharpBrains
Presentation by co-authors Alvaro Fernandez and Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg of book:
The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness:
18 Interviews with Scientists, Practical Advice, and Product Reviews, To Keep Your Brain Sharp
(May 2009; $24.95)
More info at:
http://www.sharpbrains.com/book/
Description: While most of us have heard the phrase “use it or lose it,” very few understand what “it” means, or how to properly “use it” in order to maintain brain function and fitness. The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness is an invaluable guide that helps readers navigate growing brain research and identify the lifestyle factors and products that contribute to brain fitness. By gathering insights from eighteen of the world’s top scientists and offering tools and detailed descriptions of over twenty products, this book is an essential guide to the field of brain fitness, neuroplasticity and cognitive health. An accessible and thought-provoking read, The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness educates lifelong learners and professionals in healthcare, education, business, etc., on emerging trends and forecasts of what the future will hold.
Marie holm on Innovative Mindsets: How to Enhance InnovationAntoine Cheret
Marie Holm, personal development consultant (Google, Norsk Hydro) explains us how to change our mindset to enhance our innovative ability. This slideshare is an abstract of the lecture Marie Holm gave at Telecom Ecole de Management (Paris, France), during an Executive MBA Master Class
Evolution - what is the future of neurogaming? Kim Baden-Kristensen, CEO and ...Karel Van Isacker
Evolution - what is the future of neurogaming?
Kim Baden-Kristensen, CEO and Founder of Brain+
Interactive Technologies and Games (ITAG) Conference 2015
Health, Disability and EducationDates: Thursday 22 October 2015 - Friday 23 October 2015 Location: The Council House, NG1 2DT
Let’s master the digital toolkit to harness lifelong neuroplasticitySharpBrains
Four leading pioneers of applied neuroplasticity helped us navigate best practices to harness most promising non-invasive neurotechnologies, such as cognitive training, mindfulness apps, EEG and virtual/ augmented reality.
--Chair: Linda Raines, CEO of the Mental Health Association of Maryland
--Dr. Michael Merzenich, winner of the 2016 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
--Dr. Judson Brewer, Founder & Research Lead of Claritas Mindsciences
--Tan Le, CEO of Emotiv
--Dr. Andrea Serino, Head of Neuroscience at MindMaze
Learn more at sharpbrains.com
42 PROCTOR December 2017MindfulnessEnhancing mental he.docxtroutmanboris
42 PROCTOR | December 2017
Mindfulness
Enhancing mental health in the law
As a litigation lawyer, I often
found myself over-engineering
courtroom scenarios in my head
and when things didn’t go to plan
it would retrospectively cause me
mental angst.
Many of my friends practising law are burnt
out and share these sentiments, with some
maintaining that whilst they may have the
resilience to adequately deal with stress in
the workplace, they are seeing an influx
of their colleagues taking stress leave and
suffering from anxiety and depression.
Recent studies show that one in five
Australian employees have taken time off
work due to feeling mentally unwell in the
past 12 months and that untreated mental
health conditions cost Australian workplaces
approximately $10.9 billion per year.1
What is mindfulness?
You can be forgiven for being a little flippant
when you hear the term mindfulness, as it
seems to be the ‘buzzword’ used by every
self-proclaimed personal development guru
out there. In essence though, mindfulness is
simply the psychological process of bringing
our complete and undivided attention to our
internal and external experiences, as they are
occurring in the present moment.
What are the benefits?
The benefits of practising mindfulness are
abundant. From a mental health perspective,
it is a simple, non-prescriptive measure
that can be used to alleviate stress, anxiety,
depression, chronic pain and addiction.
Generally speaking, practising mindfulness
vastly improves mental health and
performance in the course of our personal
and professional lives.
Where’s the evidence?
As a lawyer I insisted; show me the
evidence! So I did some research and
found that a technique known as functional
magnetic resonance imaging, used to detect
blood flow in the brain, confirms that when
people are practising mindfulness, only
the pre-frontal cortex becomes enlivened.
This is the part of the brain associated with
awareness, attention, control, concentration
and decision making.
With prolonged practice, mindfulness
increases neuroplasticity, which in turn
enhances mental agility and performance.
It is because of this scientific evidence –
transcending it from a mere ‘buzzword’ to
being a credible and powerful tool to enhance
mental health – that we now have a range
of successful CEOs, business professionals
and leading institutions utilising mindfulness
to enhance their performance.2
The question I then asked myself was:
“If these successful bodies and people are
using mindfulness to reduce stress and
enhance their performance, why aren’t I?”
How can I start
practising mindfulness?
Daily meditation
The most powerful tool we know that can
be used to practise mindfulness is meditation.
I’ve personally been meditating for ten years
now and don’t believe I’d be able to get
through my day without it. It anchors my being
to everything that is important in my life and
has taught me.
OPRA Develop was launched in 2008 to meet the demand for evidence-based development courses for progressive companies. OPRA Develop comprises of 5 key programmes, with this presentation an introduction to the now acclaimed Healthy Thinking Programme.
What is the future of personal brain health? SharpBrains
Accelerating innovation is poised to enable systematic brain health self-monitoring and self-care, which in turn can transform what it means to live healthy and fulfilling lives. What concrete steps can individuals take to manage and enhance brain health and heal illness throughout the various stages of life?
- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains, YGL Class of 2012
- Barbara Arrowsmith Young, author of The Woman Who Changed Her Brain
- Alexandra Morehouse, VP Brand Management at Kaiser Permanente
This session took place at the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2013/agenda/
Brain Health in 2030: Navigating Neuroplasticity & the Digital Health MarketSharpBrains
Keynote delivered by Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains, during corporate retreat.
Key message: "Our very human brains and minds are the most sophisticated technology at our disposal, so we should invest more time learning about how they work and harnessing neuroplasticity-based methods ways to improve them, augmented by digital tools --before jumping into invasive interventions."
What's New:
-- Lifelong neurogenesis and neuroplasticity
-- Building Cognitive Reserve
-- New toolkit & mindset: think Function, not Disease
We have an opportunity to establish a stronger and more resilient community, one that practices both physical and mental hygiene.
Update by Debbie Gilmore, Executive Director of The Arrowsmith ProgramSharpBrains
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcased their most promising brain health & wellness initiatives and solutions.
Debbie Gilmore, Executive Director of The Arrowsmith Program, will discuss plans to better equip 100+ schools helping students with special needs.
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
Update by Dr. Hagit Alon, VP Scientific Affairs of Joy VenturesSharpBrains
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcased their most promising brain health & wellness initiatives and solutions.
8.30am. Dr. Hagit Alon, VP Scientific Affairs of Joy Ventures, will present their “Neuro-Wellness” philosophy and approach to invest in scientific research and in entrepreneurs.
Update by Sydney Swaine-Simon, Co-Founder of NeurotechXSharpBrains
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcased their most promising brain health & wellness initiatives and solutions.
Sydney Swaine-Simon, Co-Founder of NeurotechX, will introduce their new learning resources and growing community of neurotech experts, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts.
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcased their most promising brain health & wellness initiatives and solutions.
Xavier Louis, CEO of Peak, will discuss their plans to bring to market engaging, self-serve and evidence-based digital therapeutics.
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
Top Brainnovations to monitor and improve Brain HealthSharpBrains
Given the success of the first Brainnovations Pitch Contest, the 2019 Summit hosted a second Brainnovations edition for selected startups to pitch their innovative solutions to Summit participants and to our distinguished Judges — our very own “Sharp Tank.”
1–2.30pm. Top Brainnovations to monitor and improve Brain Health
Finalist: Kate Sharadin, Founder & CEO of eQuility
Finalist: Nickolai Vysokov, Co-Founder & CEO of BrainPatch
WINNER: Richard Hanbury, Founder & CEO of Sana Health
Judged by: Alexandra Morehouse, Chief Marketing Officer at Banner Health; Dr. Robert Bilder, Chief of Medical Psychology-Neuropsychology at UCLA; Elan Tye, Investor at JAZZ Venture Partners; Dr. Evian Gordon, Founder, Chairman and CMO of Total Brain; Dr. Hagit Alon, VP Scientific Affairs at Joy Ventures; John Cammack, Angel Investor; Kathleen Herath, Vice President Health & Productivity at Nationwide Insurance
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
Update by Mel Barsky, Director at Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation ...SharpBrains
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcased their most promising brain health & wellness initiatives and solutions.
Mel Barsky, Director at Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), will introduce a new call for innovation where CABHI will be funding novel ideas from point-of-care workers that can help to improve brain health in older adults.
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
Update by Dr. Lew Lim, Founder & CEO of VielightSharpBrains
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcased their most promising brain health & wellness initiatives and solutions.
Dr. Lew Lim, Founder & CEO of Vielight, will explore the latest on photobiomodulation and brain stimulation.
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
Update by Marcel Legrand, Chief Revenue Officer of Total BrainSharpBrains
During Expo Day selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcased their most promising brain health & wellness initiatives and solutions.
Marcel Legrand, Chief Revenue Officer of Total Brain, will provide an overview of their new platform to better assess, understand and improve brain capacities.
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
Navigating the Brain/ Mind Innovation Landscape & Book presentation El Cerebr...SharpBrains
Navigating the Brain/ Mind Innovation Landscape & Book presentation El Cerebro Que Cura (The Brain That Heals)
By Alvaro Fernandez, CEO and Editor-in-Chief at SharpBrains
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
Rethinking and Retooling Brain Health and Mental HealthSharpBrains
8–8.45. Rethinking and Retooling Brain Health and Mental Health
Dr. Tom Insel, Co-founder and President of Mindstrong Health and former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
9–10.30. How to detect problems early: Examples in Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s, anxiety and PTSD
Dr. Srijan Sen, Professor of Depression and Neurosciences at University of Michigan
Jan Samzelius, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of NeuraMetrix
Dr. Tony Chang, Associate at Merck Ventures
Chaired by: Dr. Deanna Belsky, Associate at Dolby Family Ventures
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
How to address privacy, ethical and regulatory issues: Examples in cognitive ...SharpBrains
How to address privacy, ethical and regulatory issues: Examples in cognitive enhancement, depression and ADHD
Dr. Karen Rommelfanger, Director of the Neuroethics Program at Emory University
Dr. Anna Wexler, Assistant Professor at the Perelman School of Medicine at UPenn
Jacqueline Studer, Senior VP and General Counsel of Akili Interactive Labs
Chaired by: Keith Epstein, Healthcare Practice Leader at Blue Heron
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
How to promote brain health at scale: Examples in the workplace, K12 educatio...SharpBrains
How to promote brain health at scale: Examples in the workplace, K12 education and consumer tech
Louis Gagnon, CEO of Total Brain
Dr. Gregory Rose, Director of the Center for Integrated Research in Cognitive and Neural Sciences at SIU Med
Ariel Garten, Founder and Chief Evangelism Officer of InteraXon
Chaired by: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO and Editor-in-Chief at SharpBrains
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
Outsmarting Smart Technology to Reclaim our Health and FocusSharpBrains
8–8.30. Outsmarting Smart Technology to Reclaim our Health and Focus
Dr. Margaret Morris, clinical psychologist, author of Left to Our Own Devices and former senior researcher at Intel
8.45–10.15am. Navigating the Brain Research Landscape
Dr. Peter Whitehouse, Professor of Neurology at Case Western Reserve University
Dr. Nir Grossman, Lecturer in the Division of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London
Dr. Reza Zomorrodi, Project Scientist at University of Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Chaired by: Rebecca Canter, Associate at the Dementia Discovery Fund (DDF)
Slidedeck supporting presentation and discussion during the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7-9th). Learn more at:
https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2019/
Cómo preparar la mente de nuestros alumnos para el siglo XXI...comenzando por...SharpBrains
Conferencia de Álvaro Fernández Ibáñez dentro del ciclo "Neurociencia y Educación" patrocinado por Ikasgiltza, la asociación de cooperativas laicas de enseñanza en el País Vasco.
Sobre el ponente: Experto a nivel internacional citado por medios como el New York Times o el Wall Street Journal, Álvaro Fernández Ibáñez casi 20 años en Estados Unidos. Hace diez lanzó junto con el científico Elkhonon Golberg la empresa SharpBrains para dar seguimiento a la ciencia del cerebro y a las nuevas tendencias tecnológicas e intentar ver cómo se pueden aplicar en la mejora de la educación, la salud y la mente.
Selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcase their most promising brain health & enhancement initiatives and solutions.
8.30-10am. At the frontier with Neuroscape, VR/ AR and Photobiomodulation
*Adam Gazzaley, UCSF Professor of Neurology, presents Neuroscape
*Dr. Walter Greenleaf, Medical VR/ AR Expert at Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab, provides an overview of health applications of virtual & augmented reality (VR/AR)
*Dr. Lew Lim, Founder & CEO of Vielight, discusses photobiomodulation as a new way to enhance brain function
contact information.
10.30-11am. Dr. Bob Schafer, Director of Research at Lumos Labs, presents their expanding vision for brain training, including mindfulness.
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
Top Brainnovation to boost Workplace Productivity and ResilienceSharpBrains
The three Finalists were:
*Beam Riders — pitch by Jafar Sabbah, Founder & CEO
*MyCognition — pitch by Martina Ratto, Cognitive Scientist
*The Touchpoint Solution (WINNER) — pitch by Dr. Amy Serin, Neuropsychologist & Co-Founder
*Judged by: Ariel Garten, Founder and Chief Evangelism Officer at InteraXon; Charlie Hartwell, Operating Partner at Bridge Builders Collaborative; Kathleen Herath, Associate Vice President Health & Productivity at Nationwide Insurance; Lisa Neuberger, Managing Director of Strategy + Innovation at Accenture Corporate Citizenship
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
The three Finalists were:
*WEKIT — Wearable Experience for Knowledge Intensive Training — pitch by Paul Lefrere, Innovation Lead
*Sapien Labs (WINNER) — pitch by Tara Thiagarajan, Founder & Chief Scientist
*MyndYou — pitch by Shira Yama Nir, Project Manager
*Judged by: Bill Tucker, Senior Advisor to the K12 Education Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Eduardo Briceño, CEO and Co-founder of Mindset Works; John Cammack, Angel Investor; Neil Allison, Director of Business Model Innovation at Pearson North America
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
Top Brainnovation to improve Brain Health & PerformanceSharpBrains
The three Finalists were:
*Click Therapeutics — pitch by David Klein, Co-Founder & CEO
*AUGMENTx (WINNER) — pitch by Dr. Albert Kwon, Co-Founder & CEO
*Sincrolab — pitch by Ignacio de Ramon, Co-Founder & CEO
*Judged by: Alexandra Morehouse, Chief Marketing Officer at Banner Health; Colin Milner, Founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA); Danny Dankner, CEO and Co-founder of Applied Cognitive Engineering; Zack Lynch, General Partner at JAZZ Venture Partners
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
Digital Mental Health: the Hurt, the Hype, the Hope + Brainnovations Session 1SharpBrains
Digital Mental Health: the Hurt, the Hype, the Hope
* Dr. Tom Insel, President and Co-Founder of Mindstrong Health
Top Brainnovation to measure Brain Health & Performance. The three Finalists were:
*Savonix— pitch by Greg Wong, VP Product Management
*HealthTech Connex — pitch by Dr. Ryan D’Arcy, President & Chief Scientific Officer
*NeuraMetrix (WINNER) — pitch by Jan Samzelius, Co-Founder & CEO
*Judged by: Dr. Adam Haim, Chief of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); Dr. David Barash, Chief Medical Officer and ED of Global Health at GE Foundation; Dr. Edward Kliphuis, Investment Director at Merck Ventures; Dr. Karen Postal, President of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN)
*Álvaro Fernández, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of SharpBrains
*Sarah Lenz Lock, Senior Vice President for Policy at AARP and Executive Director of the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)
*Dr. April Benasich, Director of the Baby Lab at the Rutgers Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience
*Chaired by: Dr. Cori Lathan, Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Council on the Future of Human Enhancement
Slidedeck supporting session held during the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Brain Health & Enhancement in the Digital Age (December 5-7th). Learn more at: https://sharpbrains.com/summit-2017/
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
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- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
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New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
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The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
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Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
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Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
How can organizations maximize the resilience and productivity of their human resources?
1. How can organizations maximize the
resilience and productivity of their
human resources?
2. Chaired by: Andrew Lee,
Vice President of Aetna, YGL Class of 2011
Hyong Un,
Head of Employee Assistance Programs at Aetna
Evian Gordon,
Executive Chairman of Brain Resource
David Nill,
Chief Medical Officer at Cerner Corporation
How can organizations maximize the resilience
and productivity of their human resources?
3. Hyong Un,
Head of Employee
Assistance Programs at Aetna
How can organizations maximize the resilience
and productivity of their human resources?
4. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Brain health and resiliency
in the workplace
September 2013
6. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
If you are feeling stressed, you are not alone
Over 1/2 of Americans self-report that they are “struggling” with life today
and 1/3 state their average stress level as “extreme”.
Source: Gallup-Healthways Well-being Index 2010
Financial Challenges
Personal Safety
Headaches
Sick Child
Time to Exercise
Aging ParentsCareer Unease
Teenager’s Homework
Diabetes
Addiction
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7. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Courtesy of ELIZA CORPORATION
Frequency of life stressors
5
8. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Impact of Stress
0 20 30 40
Lying awake at night
Irritability or anger
Overeating
Fatigue
Lack of motivation
Headaches
Source: The American Psychological Association 2011 Stress in America Survey.
Stress will effect your people’s ability to show
up and focus on their job.
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7.1 productive days are lost per employee each year due
to stress-related factors.
─ The World Health Organization
9. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Courtesy of ELIZA CORPORATION
Life stressors and productivity
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10. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Perceived stress and medical cost
Courtesy of Dr. Michael Baime 10
11. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
How can we keep our stress level in check?
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Resilience: (from the Latin word resilo –
to jump back): The capacity to bounce
back from adverse events, adapt and
succeed.
83%of people believe that stress can have a
strong impact on their health in
13. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Resiliency – what does it look like?
Resilient people:
• overcome adversity
• bounce back from setbacks
• thrive under pressure
• maintain emotional stability
• maintain a positive outlook
Developing a highly resilient, change proficient workforce is critical
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Successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences.
14. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Lifestyle options for healthy brains -
promoting wellbeing in the workplace
1. Healthy nutrition and exercise
2. Work life balance
3. Exercise the brain
4. Practice positive psychology
5. Mindfulness
6. Social networking – friends and
families
* From Sharpbrains. URL to article: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/22/10-habits-of-highly-effective-brains/
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15. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Brain health – the secret to positive change
Neuroplasticity - the ability of the brain to
change even in adulthood- developing new
habits re-wires the brain
Train the brain to:
• Boost memory
• Sustain attention
• Learn from mistakes
• Plan ahead
• Overcome impulses
• Develop a positive outlook
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16. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
The Science of Happiness
Happiness research- a current hot topic!
What makes us happy? Surprising findings and the resiliency
connection from Harvard Business Review 2012.
• Expectations
• Resiliency post trauma or tragedy
• Rich social networks
• Frequency of positive experiences
• “Little things”
• Focus
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17. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Happy employees have:
• 31% higher productivity
• 37% higher sales
• 3 times the creativity
Based on a meta-analysis of 225 academic studies, Lyubomirsky, King
& Diener
Employees who score highest on social support are:
• 40% more likely to receive a promotion in the
following year
• report significantly higher job satisfaction
• feel 10X more engaged by their jobs than people
who score in the lowest quartile.
Source: Achor research “name of study” date
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18. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
means paying attention
in a particular way
on purpose,
in the present moment,
and nonjudgmentally.
-Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness
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19. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Response to stress
This is how most of us typically react…
…and this is the response with mindfulness
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20. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Meditation changes your brain!
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MRI scans show increased brain
density in areas of:
• Attention
• Sensory processing
• Learning and memory
• Emotion regulation
• Awareness of self
• Awareness of others’ feelings
and perspectives
Source: Lazar 2005 and Holzel 2010
21. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
The impact of mindfulness on stress
Studies show that mindfulness mediation
promotes:
• Empathy
• Decision-making
• Self-awareness
• Flexibility & Creativity
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22. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Who’s using meditation at work?
• AOL Time Warner
• Apple
• eBay
• Deutsche Bank
• General Mills
• GlaxoSmithKline
• Google
• HBO
• McKinsey & Co
• Nike
• Prentice Hall Publishing
• Proctor & Gamble
• Roche/Genetech
• Yahoo!
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23. Aetna Inc. 23
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Employee Assistance Programs as a work place
resiliency tool
Employee
Assistance
Helping members address
work and life issues before
they become large problems
Well-being
Using proactive
engagement solutions,
motivational techniques
and relationship building
to help members
achieve long term
behavior change
Work-life
Providing access to
work-life services along
with coaching or
counseling to help
members achieve work-
life balance
Aetna
Resources for
Living
• Addressing distress and
engagement causing loss of
productivity
Life stressors - legal and financial
Family and relationship
Work place intervention
Reduce engagement barriers
Behavior change
Integration of social network
• Integrating brain health and
mindfulness
• Work place solutions
• Management consultation
• Training
• Crisis debriefing and intervention
25. AETNA RESOURCES FOR LIVING.
Aetna’s employees
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At Aetna, we understand that finding the
time to engage in your own health isn’t as
easy as it sounds, so we offer:
• Flexible work time for physical activity
• Two Mind Body Stress Reduction programs
• Viniyoga (Onsite)
• Mindfulness at Work (Virtual)
• Health in small bytes (online classes)
• Healthy Lifestyle Coaching
• Aetna Resources For Living EAP support
28. Evian Gordon,
Executive Chairman of
Brain Resource
How can organizations maximize the resilience
and productivity of their human resources?
29. Employee Resilience and Peak Performance
Dr. Evian Gordon PhD., MD.
Chairman of Brain Resource Inc.
30. Overview of Resilience Training
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What is Resilience?
Corporate Impact of a Non-Resilient Workforce
A Brain Health Approach to Resilience (MyBrainSolutions)
Building Resilience Through Brain Training
Outcomes
Q & A
31. What is Resilience?
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Resilience:
The capacity to bounce back following adverse events, adapt and succeed.
Like many life skills, resilience skills can be learned.
What habits are common in resilient individuals?
Resilience
Stress
Management
Positivity
Social
Skills
32. Impact of Non-Resilient employees
The Problem:
• 69% of employees report work is a significant source of stress and 41% of
workers report they typically feel tensed or stressed out during the workday. 1
• Health care expenditures of workers who report high levels of stress are 46%
greater than workers with low levels of stress (Average $1,700/year).
• The median number of days lost due to anxiety, stress and related disorders is
25 days versus a median of 6 for all other nonfatal injury and illness cases.
The current solution?
•Wellness solutions for physical health are abundant – but what about brain health?
•Employer Assistance Programs are underutilized and remain stigmatized.
•Do not promote brain health and peak performance.
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33. MyBrainSolutions.com: Assess—Train—Monitor Results
Positivity
Social
Skills
Building Resilience Through Brain Training
Training 20+ times on the exercises/games: significantly improved core brain resilience capacities
Reference: Gordon, E, Palmer, DM, Liu, H, et al. (2013). Online cognitive brain training associated with measurable improvements in cognition and emotional
well-being. Technology and Innovation, 15: 53-62.
Stress
Management
34. Resilience Outcomes of MyBrainSolutions Training
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Results after a 30-day Resilience training
period in a corporate setting.
Employees experienced significant improvement
in key areas of brain health linked to Resilience
and Peak Performance.
Certain known things make people happy- money, health, relationships– however it is amazing how little any one of them matters
Empathy: An important component of EI is empathy; having the ability to step into another person’s shoes by acknowledging and understanding their perspective is crucial to fostering and maintaining productive and effective work relationships.7Decision Making: While decision making seems to be entirely rational, it is also highly emotional. Meditation seems to improve decision making by minimizing or removing emotional components that may cloud clearer thinking.8Self-Awareness: In a 2011 study, mindfulness meditation was shown to increase the part of the brain associated with self awareness.9Positive Emotions: Being in a good mood helps people take in information effectively and respond nimbly and creatively. After an eight-week MBSR program, study participants showed greater activation in their left prefrontal cortex, which is associated with positive emotions and a more adaptive response to negative or stressful events.10
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