Summary: The Neurotech Special: Whole Brain Emulation and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Virtual Meeting Seminar is a groundbreaking event that brings together leading researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs to discuss the latest advances in whole brain emulation (WBE) and its implications for AGI. This seminar aims to explore the technical, ethical, and societal challenges that emerge… Continue reading Neurotech Special: WBE & AGI Virtual Seminar Meeting
Presenter Thomas Macrina Dr. Thomas Macrina has eight years of experience using deep learning systems to map neural circuits from 3D electron microscopy datasets. He has a PhD in computer science from Princeton University. During his graduate work, he managed the computing team that automatically reconstructed a whole fruity fly brain that forms the basis… Continue reading Thomas Macrina | AI for Whole Brain Circuit Mapping
Presenter Chris Eliasmith, University of Waterloo Dr. Chris Eliasmith is jointly appointed in Philosophy and Systems Design Engineering, and cross-appointed to Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. He has supervised students in each of these departments as well as Biology and Psychology. Centre for Theoretical Neuroscience (CTN) He is currently the director of this… Continue reading Chris Eliasmith, University of Waterloo | How to Build a Brain
Presenter Steven Byrnes, Astera Institute Steven Byrnes is a Research Fellow at the Astera Institute, where he is doing research at the intersection of neuroscience and Artificial General Intelligence Safety. His public writing on this topic is listed here. Before working on AGI Safety, he was a physicist in academia and industry. He has a… Continue reading Steven Byrnes, Astera Institute | Challenges for Safe and Beneficial Brain Like AGI
Presenter Sumner Norman Sumner is a research scientist with a decade of experience designing brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and neuroprosthetics for people with neurological injury or disease. His research has leveraged existing BCI techniques to awaken new pathways in the brain, restoring movement to people with paralysis. More recently, he introduced… Summary: Brain computer interfaces have… Continue reading Sumner Norman | What To Expect From The Next Generation Of Brain-Computer Interfaces
Presenter Allison Duettmann, Foresight Institute Allison Duettmann is the president and CEO of Foresight Institute. She directs the Intelligent Cooperation, Molecular Machines, Biotech & Health Extension, Neurotech, and Space Groups, Fellowships, Prizes, and Tech Trees. She shares Foresight’s work with the public, for instance at the Wall Street Journal, SXSW, O’Reilly AI, WEF, The Partnership… Continue reading DeSci Boston 2022 | Foresight Tech Trees
Presenter Dong Song, USC Dong Song is Research Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Director of the USC Neural Modeling and Interface Laboratory. His research interests include nonlinear dynamical modeling of the nervous system, hippocampal memory prosthesis, neural interface technologies, and development of novel modeling strategies incorporating both mechanistic and input-output modeling methods. Dr. Song… Continue reading Dong Song, USC | Toward a Hippocampal Memory Prosthesis
Presenter David Eagleman, Neosensory, Inc. David Eagleman is a Neuroscientist, Author, Technologist, and Entrepreneur. His research encompasses brain plasticity, sensory substitution, time perception, synesthesia, and the intersection of brain science with the legal system… Read More Can We Create New Senses For Humans? David Eagleman is a Neuroscientist, Author, Technologist, and Entrepreneur. His research encompasses… Continue reading David Eagleman | Can We Create New Senses For Humans?
Presenter Chris Own, Voxa Chris is an expert in analytical instrument design and development, with specialties in advanced imaging systems and science instruments, ranging from atomic-resolution structural imaging to portable charged-particle based analyzers… Read More Summary: Brain mapping requires scaleable platforms for ultra-high throughput nano-imaging. Chris Own is the founder at Voxa, which specializes in… Continue reading Chris Own | Foresight Neurotech Seminar
Presenters Ed Boyden, MIT Prof. Ed Boyden completed his undergraduate degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and a Master of Engineering at MIT. He completed PhD studies as a fellow in the Neurosciences Program at Stanford University. Prof. Boyden joined MIT as an Assistant Professor in 2007, and is now a Professor… Continue reading Ed Boyden | Tools for Mapping and Controlling the Brain
