New Pathways to Neuroscience Breakthroughs
Offered By: Milken Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the future of neuroscience research in this thought-provoking panel discussion featuring experts from various sectors. Delve into the challenges and opportunities in diagnosing and treating brain-based illnesses and injuries, which are the leading cause of disability worldwide. Discover how targeted research funding and innovative approaches to studying the brain could revolutionize the field. Learn about the roles of public, private, and philanthropic research funding in achieving the ambitious goal of curing brain diseases. Gain insights from policy makers, funders, industry experts, and researchers as they discuss topics such as early detection, measuring whole brain changes, the amyloid cascade hypothesis, diversity of ideas, and the impact of big data on neuroscience research. Understand the obstacles faced by young scientists, the potential of cognitive stimulation, and the connection between diabetes and brain health. Join the conversation on new pathways to neuroscience breakthroughs and the future of brain research.
Syllabus
Introduction
The Landscape of Brain Based Illness
Early Detection
Measuring Whole Brain Changes
Tools
Shots on Goal
Challenges
amyloid cascade hypothesis
Diversity of ideas
Reaction to Biogen
Funding Brain Research
Bill Gates Brain Research
Psychiatry
Pfizer
Commitment
Big Data
Parkinsons Study
Audience Questions
Biggest Obstacle for Young Scientists
Cognitive Stimulation
Diabetes
Taught by
Milken Institute
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