This document summarizes a panel discussion on harnessing lifelong neuroplasticity through lifestyle and technology options, and the challenges ahead. The panel was chaired by experts in neuroplasticity and brain health. Panelists discussed using noninvasive brain stimulation techniques like TMS to measure biomarkers of brain circuit dynamics and plasticity. They described ongoing studies measuring lifestyle factors' impacts on brain health through the Barcelona Brain Health Initiative. Another panelist discussed opportunities for brain augmentation through nanotechnology but called for responsible development and public engagement and ethics guidelines to ensure benefits for individuals and society.
How will the Clinicians, Patients and Consumers of the Future ensure appropri...SharpBrains
*Dr. Eddie Martucci, Co-Founder and CEO of Akili Interactive Labs
*Dr. Anna Wexler, science writer, filmmaker and postdoc fellow at the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at UPenn’s Perelman School of Medicine
*Dr. Olivier Oullier, President of EMOTIV
*Dr. Peter Reiner, Co-Founder of the National Core for Neuroethics at the University of British Columbia
*Chaired by: Dr. Alison Fenney, Executive Director of the Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO)
*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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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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/
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 will the Clinicians, Patients and Consumers of the Future ensure appropri...SharpBrains
*Dr. Eddie Martucci, Co-Founder and CEO of Akili Interactive Labs
*Dr. Anna Wexler, science writer, filmmaker and postdoc fellow at the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at UPenn’s Perelman School of Medicine
*Dr. Olivier Oullier, President of EMOTIV
*Dr. Peter Reiner, Co-Founder of the National Core for Neuroethics at the University of British Columbia
*Chaired by: Dr. Alison Fenney, Executive Director of the Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO)
*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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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
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
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
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)
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
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
How can we harness digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to s...SharpBrains
*Dr. Oliver Harrison. Chief Executive of the Health Moonshot at Telefónica Innovation
*Nancy Briefs, President and CEO of Digital Cognition Technologies
*Emma Yang, 9th grader, Creator of Timeless app and MIT Solver
*Belén Guerra-Carrillo, NSF Fellow and graduate student researcher at University of Califonia, Berkeley
*Chaired by: Kayt Sukel, science writer
*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/
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/
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/
Taking cognitive/ emotional assessments and therapies to scaleSharpBrains
Three digital health entrepreneurs–who have collectively raised over $75 million in venture capital in the last 18 months– and an investor discussed their respective visions and approaches to revolutionize brain and mental health in areas such as ADHD, substance abuse, and general brain fitness.
--Chair: Rita Carter, Science writer and BBC Contributor
--Edward Kliphuis, Investment Director at Merck Ventures
--Dr. Eddie Martucci, CEO of Akili Interactive Labs
--Dr. Corey McCann, CEO of Pear Therapeutics
Learn more at sharpbrains.com
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/
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/
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/
How to measure and improve brain-based outcomes that matter in health careSharpBrains
Pioneers advancing health research, prevention and treatment will help us understand emerging best practices where targeted assessments, monitoring and interventions can transfer into significant healthcare and quality of life outcomes.
-- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO & Co-Founder of SharpBrains
-- Dr. Madeleine S Goodkind, staff psychologist at New Mexico VA Health Care System
-- Dr. Randy McIntosh, Vice-president of Research and Director of Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute
-- Chris Berka, CEO and Co-Founder of Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM)
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/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/
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/
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/
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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
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)
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
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
How can we harness digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to s...SharpBrains
*Dr. Oliver Harrison. Chief Executive of the Health Moonshot at Telefónica Innovation
*Nancy Briefs, President and CEO of Digital Cognition Technologies
*Emma Yang, 9th grader, Creator of Timeless app and MIT Solver
*Belén Guerra-Carrillo, NSF Fellow and graduate student researcher at University of Califonia, Berkeley
*Chaired by: Kayt Sukel, science writer
*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/
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/
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/
Taking cognitive/ emotional assessments and therapies to scaleSharpBrains
Three digital health entrepreneurs–who have collectively raised over $75 million in venture capital in the last 18 months– and an investor discussed their respective visions and approaches to revolutionize brain and mental health in areas such as ADHD, substance abuse, and general brain fitness.
--Chair: Rita Carter, Science writer and BBC Contributor
--Edward Kliphuis, Investment Director at Merck Ventures
--Dr. Eddie Martucci, CEO of Akili Interactive Labs
--Dr. Corey McCann, CEO of Pear Therapeutics
Learn more at sharpbrains.com
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/
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/
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/
How to measure and improve brain-based outcomes that matter in health careSharpBrains
Pioneers advancing health research, prevention and treatment will help us understand emerging best practices where targeted assessments, monitoring and interventions can transfer into significant healthcare and quality of life outcomes.
-- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO & Co-Founder of SharpBrains
-- Dr. Madeleine S Goodkind, staff psychologist at New Mexico VA Health Care System
-- Dr. Randy McIntosh, Vice-president of Research and Director of Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute
-- Chris Berka, CEO and Co-Founder of Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM)
Presentation @ The 2015 SharpBrains Virtual Summit http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2015/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/
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/
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/
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
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
In Vitro Neuroscience Services-Creative Biolabscailynnjohnson
Creative Biolabs' dedicated team of neuroscience CRO scientists want the same thing as you do: to find a cure for the devastating diseases of the central nervous system.
https://neuros.creative-biolabs.com/
A Call to Action: Improving brain & mental health via digital platforms,...SharpBrains
(Session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit; October 28-30th, 2014)
8:15–9:45am. A Call to Action: Improving brain & mental health via digital platforms, neuroplasticity research and the White House BRAIN initiative
- Dr. Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Dr. Adam Gazzaley, Director of UCSF Neuroscience Imaging Center and Co-founder of Akili Interactive Labs
- Dr. Daphne Bavelier, Head of the Brain & Learning Lab at the University of Geneva & U. of Rochester
- Jack Young, Head of Qualcomm Life Fund
- Chair: Alvaro Fernandez, CEO of SharpBrains
Learn more here:
http://sharpbrains.com/summit-2014/agenda/
This webinar is part of a 2-hour monthly series hosted by the Neurotechnology Innovation Network: https://ktn-uk.org/health/neurotechnology/
Each webinar features expert speakers and focusses on a new development in a different technology area.
The third topic in this series is Dementia treatment using a biodesign approach. Dementia can have enormous effects, not only to those suffering but also family members and others
caring for them, but there are currently no effective therapies available. Neurotechnology offers a new way of treating dementia.
There is growing evidence that technologies such as deep brain stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation could help treat some of the effects of dementia and brain-computer interfaces are now able to detect the first signs of dementia years before symptoms appear.
In collaboration with UK Dementia Research Institute this webinar explores novel neurotechnologies to treat dementia, discuss barriers to adoption and new opportunities in the field.
Presented at International Workshop on
Frontiers of Neuroengineering,
Brain-machine Interfaces
& Neural Prostheses
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
March 29, 2011
This slide is about the basic theories of Neurotechnology.
It shows
1. An overview of this area
- Market value, etc
2. Basic knowledge
- Types of neurotechnologies
- Basics of neuroscience
- software engineering.
3. Use cases with neurotechnologies.
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 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 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/
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.
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?
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
Expo Day: Happy Neuron and Arrowsmith ProgramSharpBrains
During Expo Day selected Summit Partners and Sponsors showcased their latest initiatives and solutions.
--Franck Tarpin-Bernard, Managing Director of Scientific Brain Training (SBT), discussed new partnerships following their ISO 13485 certification for medical devices — cognitive remediation.
--Jessica Poulin, Strategic Operations Manager at the Arrowsmith Program, presented plans to better equip 100+ schools helping students with special needs.
Learn more at sharpbrains.com
Expo Day: MindMaze, SharpBrains, Watson Centre for Brain HealthSharpBrains
During Expo Day selected Summit Partners and Sponsors showcased their latest initiatives and solutions.
--Dr. Daniel Perez-Marcos, Senior Scientist at MindMaze, presented the MindMotion platform–a series of medical-grade virtual reality solutions for neurorehabilitation.
--Alvaro Fernandez. SharpBrains‘ CEO & Editor-in-Chief discussed The State of Brain Health Innovation.
--Mark Watson, Co-Director of the Watson Centre for Brain Health, explored latest research and programs for cognitive rehabilitation.
Learn more at sharpbrains.com
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.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
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
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Evaluation of antidepressant activity of clitoris ternatea in animals
What are most promising lifestyle and tech options to harness lifelong neuroplasticity, and what are key roadblocks ahead?
1.
2.
3. What are most promising lifestyle and tech options to harness lifelong
neuroplasticity, and what are key roadblocks ahead?
Chaired by: Dr. David Bach,
Founder and President of
the Platypus Institute
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
4. Towards a Brain Health Index:
Perturbation-based Biomarkers
Alvaro Pascual-Leone, M.D., Ph.D.
Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation
Division of Cognitive Neurology • Brain Fit Club
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Harvard Medical School
5. Disclosures
• Scientific Advisory Board Member for Neosync,
Starlab, Neuroelectrics, Magstim, Axilum Robotics,
Constant Therapy
• I will talk about off-label applications of noninvasive
brain stimulation
• Listed inventor on various patents on combination of
noninvasive brain stimulation with EEG and fMRI
Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD
10. 1. (Noninvasive) Brain Stimulation offers valuable
translatable perturbation biomarkers to bridge the
model systems to humans
2. Characterization of the dynamics of such circuits can
provide novel insights into the neurobiology of
neuropsychiatric diseases and offer new individualized
therapeutic opportunities
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation
Perturbation Biomarkers
16. Repetitive TMS:
Theta Burst Stimulation
Frontiers Synaptic Plasticity 2011; Brain Topography 2011; Eur J
Neurosci 2012
8 s 2 s
200 ms
Bursts of 3 pulses
at 50 Hz
600 pulses
over 192 s
Following iTBSBaseline
LTD-like
Plasticity
LTP-like
Plasticity
Following cTBS
18. The efficacy of the mechanisms of
plasticity decreases over the lifespan
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 2011; Brain Topography 2011
Caterina
Freitas
Age [years]20 80
BrainPlasticityIndex
10
50
19. r = -0.54
p = 0.001
12
10
6
4
0
ADAS-CogScore
2
8
-100 -50 0 50 100 150
T10 MEP Amplitude (% ∆ from baseline)
200
ADAS-Cog score by T10 Plasticity
Peter Fried
NIDDK
NINDS
The Mechanisms of Plasticity Predict
Cognitive Function
21. Alteration of Mechanisms of Plasticity as
measured by TBS
LTD-like
Plasticity
LTP-like
Plasticity
Oberman et al
Eur J Neurosci 2012
Autism
Spectrum
Disorder
Koch et al
J Alz Dis 2012
Brem et al
Ann Neurol in press
Alzheimer’s
Disease
Fried et al
DM2Translatable
Phenotype
24. Barcelona Brain Health Initiative
David Bartrés-Faz
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of Barcelona
Alvaro Pascual-Leone
Berenson-Allen Center for Nonivasive Brain Stimulation
BIDMC Harvard Medical School
25. To better understand lifestyle determinants and their mechanisms leading to optimal
brain function in advanced age.
Prospective on the Catalonia (Barcelona) population 2014
Josefson et al. JAGS 2012•Population is ageing
•Ageing is an important risk factor for major brain diseases
•Brain diseases are #1 leading cause of disability Maintenance of optimal cognitive performance occurs
in around 20% of elders.
27. Relevance of modifiable lifestyles to maintain brain health at old age
35% of cases with dementia are atributed to a
combination of these 9 risk factors
Removal of APOE effects only reduces risk -7%
28. Erickson et al. PNAS 2011
Lifestyles and Brain Health: Lifespan & individualized perspective
Previous, reported
Current, intervention
Modulation by genetic background
Wirth et al. J Neurosci 2014
29. Cognitive activity Physical activity Nutrition Socialization
Sleep Vital plan General health
Lifestyle pillars in BBHI
30. 30
BBHI apprach: combining observational and interventional studies
Longitudinal
prospective
cohort
+ 5,000 participants Phase I : lifestyle questionnaires / scales
1,000 participants Phase II: in person assessment
250 control, health education
500 participants Phase III: Intervention
40-65 years old, no neuropsychiatric diagnosis
PRE-POST: MRI, EEG, TMS, Neuropsychological assessment,
gait analysis, voice recording, blood samples…
ICT-based, mobile Apps, personalized...
250 personalized coaching
32. • ICT-based intervention
• 500 participants
• Personalized
• Individualized coaching support
• Motivation, adherence
• Smartphones, wearables and Apps
• Tracking and monitoring
• Managing and communication
• Automatic alert systems
Phase III: mHealth for monitoring and adherence
32
33. In summary…..
• The BBHI combines a follow-up study cohort and a multimodal intervention to
investigate the impact of positive lifestyles on brain health.
• The study is focused on middle-aged healthy individuals and incorporates
biological-based measures for the investigation of the mechanisms through
with such lifestyles exert its effects.
• It provides individual web-based/APP feedback to participants and uses mobile
Health technologies and a personalized coach approaches, aiming to increase
engagement and adherence.
34. Simone Schürle, PhD
Responsive Biomedical System Lab
ETH Zurich
Department of Health Science and Technology
Institute for Translational Medicine
42. 42
Human Enhancement
4 main pathways
1) Manipulation and extension of our body and brains
2) Modifications of our genes, our own biological mass
3) Alterations on a molecular and pharmacological level
4) Changes of our environment
43. 43
Call for Code of Ethics
Key Issues
1) Equity and Social Justice
2) Maintaining Humanness and Autonomy
3) Transparency and Access to Information
44. 44
Concluding Notes
▪ Responsible research and tech development
▪ Engagement of the public in this conversation
Need for ethical guidelines and frameworks that
▪ help innovation to foster
▪ benefit individuals and society
▪ and prevent catastrophe
45. Lunch break
Please be back at 12.30pm US Pacific Time/
3.30pm Eastern Time for a fascinating afternoon!