/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ The field of neurotechnology, the focus of this blog, encompasses advances in brain science (neurons), information technology (bits) and bioengineering (genes). Up for discussion and analysis: the political, economic, ethical, and social forces that will shape the future of what will be one of the most important and fascinating stories of the coming decades. en-us zack@neuroinsights.com 2010-03-02T13:35:44-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2010/03/02/mcgovern_institue_for_brain_research_at_mit_goes_web_20.php It's no secret I a big fan of the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT. They've launched a new website with lots of cool videos and details about the extraordinary research they are doing. Take a few minutes and... 74308@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2010-03-02T13:35:44-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2009/12/23/mcgovern_institute_for_brain_research_at_mit_must_see_20_minute_video.php I highly recommend that you take 20 minutes over the next week to watch this important video that takes you on an intimate tour of the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT. As a member of the Leadership... 74195@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2009-12-23T14:56:30-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2007/02/08/janelia_farm_targets_two_tough_neurotech_problems.php What began as an idea sketched out on the back of a napkin has led—after six years of intense planning, construction, and recruiting—to the opening of the Janelia Farm Research Campus, a new scientific community created by the Howard Hughes... 66722@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2007-02-08T16:46:11-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2006/09/19/staglin_2006_38m_raised_at_12th_music_festival_for_mental_health_in_napa.php This past weekend the Staglin's raised a record $3.8 Million for mental health research. The money amount raised doubles 2005 net, bringing total raised to date to almost $32 Million. More than 500 donors roared their approval when Garen... 65714@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2006-09-19T15:53:31-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2006/06/06/smart_prosthetics_initiative_researcher_deadline_tomorrow.php Applications for researchers to attend the National Academies Keck Futures Initiative "Smart Prosthetics: Exploring Assistive Devices for the Body and Mind" a conference to be held Nov. 9-11, 2006, in Irvine, CA is tomorrow. The Futures Initiative will pay all... 59566@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2006-06-06T12:34:57-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2005/07/29/china_the_brain_science_institute_at_fudan_university.php One of my favorite resources for understanding where cutting edge neuroscientific research might be occurring next in the next ten years comes from the back 10-15 pages of each week's Science magazine. It is here that leading universities and companies... 4479@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2005-07-29T12:31:37-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2005/03/13/brain_awareness_week_reaches_57_countries_in_10th_year.php Brain Awareness Week is a growing international effort organized by the Dana Foundation to advance public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Over 1700 organizations across 57 countries are hosting public lectures, educational exhibits, school programs and... 4406@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2005-03-13T22:44:49-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2004/11/29/venture_philanthropy_and_fastercures_for_mental_health.php As foundations, private enterprise and governments continue their struggle to develop better therapies for neurological disorders faster, venture philanthropy is looking to shift the entire landscape. Most specifically, FasterCures, formed under the auspices of the Milken Institute, is boldly challenging... 4330@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2004-11-29T18:04:54-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2004/10/12/are_foundations_overlooking_mental_health.php The role of organized philanthropy in mental health in the United States can be traced to the early 1900s when the Rockefeller Foundation and the Milbank Memorial Fund helped establish the National Committee for Mental Hygiene in 1909. Several decades... 4307@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2004-10-12T13:31:51-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2004/09/21/the_global_neuroscience_initiative.php I recently joined the board of advisors of the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation. Established in 2003, the Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation is a non-profit charity organization for the advancement of neurological and mental health patient welfare, education, and research. The... 4297@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2004-09-21T18:07:46-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2004/09/14/curing_mental_illness_the_decade_of_translation.php This last Saturday at the Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Thomas Insel share his new vision for the National Institute of Mental Health. "Building on the Decade of the Brain, we are... 4292@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2004-09-14T20:14:25-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2004/07/13/yahoo_25m_for_uclas_neuropsychiatric_institute.php Terry Semel, CEO of Yahoo! and his wife recently donated $25 million to UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute, making it one the nation's largest gifts solely directed toward the study of the brain. The Institute has a twofold purpose: to cure brain... 4254@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2004-07-13T19:18:27-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2004/07/01/2004_staglin_music_festival_for_mental_health.php If you love wine, brilliant conversation and want to support mental health research, then mark your calendars for the 2004 Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health. Celebrating its tenth year (2003 highlights), this year's festival falls on September 11th and... 4243@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ Brain Foundations 2004-07-01T14:58:25-05:00