BrainMind

It was our pleasure to collaborate with Carnegie Hall this week to bridge Music and the Mind. This salon, hosted in the stunning home of artist Vivian Reiss, beautifully showcased the transformative power of music in real-time. A huge thank you to Joshua Roman for sharing the depth of his music, to Heather Berlin, PhD, MPH for grounding our experience in neuroscience and offering her expertise on the brain and creativity, Uma Naidoo, M.D. for curating brain healthy food for the evening, and to Ian Koebner, Sarah Johnson, and Manuel Bagorro for expertly guiding and cultivating this unforgettable event. Learn more about Carnegie Hall’s Wellbeing Concerts here: https://lnkd.in/dwzWJ3Xv Read about Joshua Roman’s story and recent work here: https://lnkd.in/gYTs9HSx

Calling all future neuro founders:

This report by Morgan Stanley provides an excellent overview of the current Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) landscape, offering both a strong summary of the foundation of the field and an insightful exploration of its future potential. We are especially pleased to see the innovative work of several BrainMind members highlighted, including Thomas Oxley, Leigh H., John Donoghue, Matt Angle, as well as contributions from Ramses Alcaide and Neurable, and Jacob Robinson at Motif Neurotech. We share in the excitement for the future of BCIs, but acknowledge that we have a long ways to go and ethical innovation is crucial. As we move forward, it is important that organizations like Institute for Neuroethics, UNESCO, and The Neurorights Foundation are a part of the conversation. We explore this need further in our paper “Beyond Brain-Computer Interfaces: Precision, Ethics, and the Next Generation of Neurotechnologies” which will be published soon.

Today is World Mental Health Day. If you're interested in engaging with discussions around real-world mental health innovation and funding, here are a few conversations you can join (hat tip Kokoro ):  Connecting with MHPSS Aligned Funders – October 15th, Virtual: A virtual gathering, hosted by Humanity United, to connect and foster relationships between MHPSS-aligned funders across different sectors. Please sign up here if you are interested: https://lnkd.in/exEW7DDE What Happens to Workforce Mental Health When You Add Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging to the Mix? – October 15th, Virtual: A webinar hosted by One Mind at Work to discuss their latest report. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPgCFcab The Real Summit – October 15-17, NYC: An event dedicated to exploring the intersection of finance and mental health. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gZBXmg9m

We are looking forward to highlighting an exciting mix of companies at the Investing in Mind Science: BrainMind + One Mind Salon in Boston. These companies are tackling mental health and brain health in unique ways to improve lives and promote human flourishing. Holobiome: Microbiome-based therapies for nervous system health. Sama Therapeutics: AI-based personalized neuropsychiatric assessments and treatments. Vagus Labs: Wearables for autonomic nervous system balance. Thynk Inc: EEG-based brain-training games to enhance cognitive skills. Sensorium Therapeutics: Platform accelerating CNS drug discovery. Reulay Inc: Virtual reality therapies targeting stress and anxiety. Ceretype Neuromedicine, Inc.: Neurobiological profiles for precision neuropsychiatry. Elemind Technologies, Inc.: Wearable neurotechnology for better sleep. Neumarker Inc. AI: Diagnostic and predictive biomarkers for CNS diseases. Torpedo Therapeutics: Closed-loop neuromodulation devices for precise neurological treatment

Special opportunity for researchers, students, and engineers who are interested in the future of brain-inspired computing, AI, and NeuroAI! The 2024 BRAIN NeuroAI Workshop is taking place November 12th & 13th, 2024 at the NIH Campus in Bethesda, Maryland. This workshop will bring together researchers from different fields to explore the BRAIN Initiative’s impact and potential for advancing science at the intersection of neuroscience and AI. Learn more below and get involved in this critical conversation. John Ngai Karen Rommelfanger Dominique Duncan Patrick Mineault https://lnkd.in/gBpJwJgx

A few more to add to this great list! 1. One Mind Accelerator, with 2025 applications now open (https://lnkd.in/grHi9f7f)  2. Neurostimulation/Neuromodulation Device Development for Mental Health (NIMH), deadline in early October (https://lnkd.in/g2qfcpjM)  3. Patient Centered Outcomes Institute has funding focuses in mental and behavioral health, sleep health, and trauma recovery (https://lnkd.in/gcwJvi-h)

Exciting opportunity for students and early career professionals with a passion for healthcare and technology! The AI & Healthcare Design Lab is hosting a workshop at Tulane School of Medicine from November 14-17, 2024. This workshop is geared at individuals interested in bringing an entrepreneurial spirit to the intersection of AI and healthcare. It is free to apply and attend, with room and board included for selected participants. Applications are open until October 1. https://thedesignlab.ai/ Chinmayi Balusu, MPH Simply Neuroscience JoJo Platt

We are excited to see the ALS Investment Fund officially up and running. Their team comprises motivated, highly knowledgeable individuals who are passionate about supporting innovation in the treatment for neurodegeneration. They have made 9 investments to date, and are continuing to fundraise towards their next target. If you are interested in collaborating with or learning more about the ALS Investment Fund, see their website here: https://lnkd.in/ed5G23Ps, or reach out to Craig H. Boyce

This Wednesday, September 18th, BrainMind President and Co-founder Diana Saville will present at the Brain Economy Summit at the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting will explore how the Brain Economy can enhance brain health and promote well-being in response to technological change and advancements. Diana will be joined by panelists Frédéric Destrebecq, Rajinder K Dhamija, Mika Pyykkö, Orla Galvin BSc PhD, Anna Hemlin, Quazi Haque, and Prof. Alfred K. NJAMNSHI to share insights from their respective brain science initiatives and to discuss how to best accelerate neuroscience innovation globally. Thank you Harris Eyre MD PhD and Paweł Świeboda for inviting BrainMind to present at this important gathering.