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Cosy Science presents: What you shouldn't forget about Alzheimer's... with Prof John Hardy
Our most complex organ is the brain, it is what makes us who we are. We have to pay the biggest price when something goes wrong; we might lose our memories and lose ourselves with them. John Hardy finds genes which cause neurologic diseases. The best way to look for these is to work closely with families who have high prevalence of brain disease. Once they identify the gene, they can look the position of the mistakes in the gene and reveal the mechanism which might lead to the disease and use the information to screen individuals’ risk of developing it. John Hardy is the director of the Institute of Neurobiology at U...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - May 15, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: events

Cosy Science presents: Repairing the brain with stem cells with Prof Jack Price
The first clinical trial of stem cells for a neurodegenerative disease in the UK is now underway. Does this mean that a new era of regenerative medicine for brain disorders is upon us? Could it also herald the advent of ‘human enhancement’ using stem cell technologies? Or is it possible that neuroscientists don’t really know what they are doing, and just got lucky? Jack Price is Professor of Developmental Neurobiology at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, and is Head of the Institute’s Centre for the Cellular Basis of Behaviour. He is also a consultant for ReNeuron Ltd., a UK ...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 12, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: events

Science and the dark art of persuasion
Psychologists, marketers and neuroscientists have learned a lot about the subtleties of persuasion. With the help of a panel including experts in scientific ethics, rhetoric, psychology and more, Helen Czerski and Marcus Brigstocke will debate what scientists should know about the dark arts of persuasion, and whether they should ever use them. Venue: The Royal Institution Start date: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:00:00 +0000 End date: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:30:00 +0000 (Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - December 5, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

The science of fear
From fear as an evolutionary survival tool to unravelling the nature of our modern day phobias, we’ll peer into the workings of our brains to try and understand the roots of fear and anxiety. Can a better understanding of neuroscience, brain chemistry, and psychology help explain what causes irrational fears? What can science tell us about human happiness and why positive thinking is NOT the secret! Venue: The Royal Institution Start date: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:00:00 +0000 End date: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:30:00 +0000 (Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - August 14, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

Bite-Sized Lunchtime Lectures
How to be a successful app developer. Soo Ling Lim, UCL Department of Statistical Science. I want to believe; Bayes, artificial intelligence and the Xbox. Gabi Teodoru, UCL Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit. Venue: University College London Start date: Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:00 +0100 End date: Fri, 11 May 2012 13:45:00 +0100 (Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 12, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 -- How Neuroscience Will Change Our Society: The Benefits and Perils of Dual Use
The National Institute of Mental Health is pleased to invite you to attend the fifth lecture in our sixth year of this series dedicated to innovation, invention, and scientific discovery. Professor Henry Greely is the Deane F. and Kate Edelman Johnson Professor of Law, Professor, by courtesy, of Genetics, and Director of the Center for Law and the Biosciences at Stanford University. He chairs the California Advisory Committee on Human Stem Cell Research and the Steering Committee of the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics. For over 20 years, Professor Greely has specialized in the ethical, legal, and social implications ...
Source: NHGRI Events - February 17, 2012 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events

Café Scientifique - Seeing double?
As the graphics in computer games and films improve, what are the limitations when creating human figures? Why does our brain struggle to accept these representations as genuine human forms? Join Professor Adrian Hilton, a computer scientist and Dr Kristine Krug, a neuroscientist, to delve deeper into the challenges faced when generating computer models of humans. Café Scientifique events aim to provide a forum for the discussion of scientific ideas. Free and open for all to attend, join scientists and other specialists to explore current issues in science over a drink. Audience participation is strongly encouraged. V...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - January 10, 2012 Category: Science Source Type: events

Consciousness: the hard problem?
Will consciousness ever be explained by neuroscientists? What is the latest philosophical and scientific thinking in explaining how the wet stuff in our heads creates the world we experience? A panel of experts will discuss. Venue: The Royal Institution Start date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:00:00 -0500 End date: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:30:00 -0500 (Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - December 20, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Repairing the code - Royal Society Francis Crick Prize Lecture
DNA, also known as the ‘blue print’ of life, encodes the instructions for the development and function of the vast majority of organisms on our planet. Despite its importance, DNA is intrinsically unstable and is prone to breakage and chemical modifications. If left unrepaired DNA damage can giving rise to mutations, which alter the coding sequence. To counteract the deleterious effects of DNA damage, cells have evolved specialized DNA repair mechanisms. Insights into DNA repair processes and their control has firmly established the importance of DNA repair in ageing and cancer. This talk will discuss the damag...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - November 8, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

When will we understand Autism Spectrum Disorders?
The 2011 Rosalind Franklin Award Lecture will be given by Professor Francesca Happé It is agonising for a parent, troubling for a clinician, and puzzling for a researcher when a young child seems oblivious to people, is fixated on spinning objects, and shows no sign of communicating. An adult who finds their own inner states opaque, consistently misjudges social situations, and is helpless in the face of any change from preferred routine, is no less of a mystery. When will we understand autism spectrum disorders? This talk presents a cognitive neuroscience perspective on what might be some of the obstacles standing in th...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - September 5, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Does neuromarketing work?
A marriage of market research and neuroscience that uses brain-imaging technology to peek into people’s heads and discover what they really want. Is neuromarketing rubbish or does it actually work? Graham Lawton and Mike Page discuss the results of a neuromarketing experiment conducted using the front cover of New Scientist and its implications for the modern consumer society. For more information and to book visit www.rigb.org Venue: The Royal Institution Start date: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:00:00 -0400 End date: Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:30:00 -0400 (Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events)
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - August 3, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Post Transcendent Man
This meeting is a panel review and audience discussion on the afternoon of Saturday 9th April 2011. The subject of the discussion will be the groundbreaking but controversial ideas and projects of Ray Kurzweil, especially as featured in the film Transcendent Man which has its London premier earlier in the same week. Ray Kurzweil’s ideas are far-reaching. They cover many aspects of the ways in which rapidly changing technology is impacting what it means to be human: computers may soon become more intelligent than humans, and humans may soon be able to live indefinitely long. Biology is merging with technology. A kind of u...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 3, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Molecular chaperones: how cells stop proteins from misbehaving
Proteins are the action molecules of all cells, and to function properly, protein chains must fold and assemble correctly. But each chain of every protein runs the risk that it will combine with one or more identical chains to form nonfunctional aggregates. Some protein aggregates are toxic to cells, such as neurones, and thus contribute to neurodegenerative and other human diseases. The probability of aggregation is increased by the highly crowded state of most intracellular compartments, but is reduced by the activities of a diverse group of proteins acting as ‘molecular chaperones’. Professor Ellis will present a hi...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - February 25, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Should the brain be left to neuroscientists?
Since the ‘decade of the brain’ in the 1990s an increasing range of previously taboo subjects have been examined by neuroscientists. These include autobiographical memory, aesthetics, love and of course consciousness itself. The rise of imaging techniques which provide engaging pictures of brain activity have added to the appeal. Of course plenty of other discplines within the arts as well as science put the brain at the heart of their project. But how effectively has neuroscience integrated these other approaches into its work? And should the direction of brain research be left to scientists anyway? This lectu...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - February 10, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Science on Screen Presents Death in Venice
The Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Science on Screen series presents director Luchino Visconti’s exquisite 1971 film Death in Venice, in which an aging composer (played by Dirk Bogarde) obsessed by his ideal of physical and spiritual beauty jeopardizes his own life to be near the object of his desire. Before the film, Harvard psychologist Nancy Etcoff, author of the critically acclaimed popular science book Survival of the Prettiest, discusses the science of beauty. Dr. Etcoff has conducted research on the perception of beauty, emotion, well-being, and the brain for over 20 years and has published papers in Nature, Cogn...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - February 8, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Crossing the Corpus Callosum II: Neuroscience, Healing, and Music ||| Longwood Symphony Orchestra and The Laboratory at Harvard
•How does music shape the developing brain? •How can music aid recovery from neurological disorders? •Can music be the way towards recovering functions for individuals with autism? These questions and more will be explored in a day-long symposium on neuroscience, healing and music at Harvard University. Hosted by Longwood Symphony Orchestra, the non-profit orchestra of Boston’s medical community, and The Lab at Harvard, a new forum and platform for idea experimentation in the arts and sciences at Harvard University, the symposium will explore the intersection between music, science and medicine through a series...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - January 17, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Eureka Live
Wellcome Collection and ‘The Times’ invite you to join a panel of experts to discuss whether gender plays a role for those working in science. Why are there far fewer women running British laboratories and learned societies? Are there differences in the brain that mean that male and female scientists approach their work differently? And is there any evidence that men and women are more suited to different scientific disciplines? This is your chance to put your questions to the experts and find out more about the stories behind the headlines. Speakers Dame Athene Donald, Professor of Experimental Physics, Univer...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - January 7, 2011 Category: Science Source Type: events

Imaging in the eye V:
Technologies and Clinical Applications Full-day meeting: 10:55 am, 8th Dec, 2010 The Institute of Physics76 Portland Place, London, W1B 1NTProgramme The meeting is open to all and there is no charge: see end of email for registration details 10:55 WelcomeSession 1: Chair: Andy McNaught, Gloucestershire Eye Unit11:00 Imaging neuronal health: OCT based methods (Invited)James Morgan, Cardiff Eye Unit, University of Wales11:45 Review of tryptofan sidechain fluoresence and protein folding in the context of cataractDmitry M. Gakamsky(1), Cait McFee (2)(1)Edinburgh Instruments (2) Pr...
Source: MEDEV Events - November 30, 2010 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events

"Brain Science & Society: Thinking about the Future"
What effects do drugs have on the brain in treating mental illnesses? Are the drugs treating the causes or the symptoms? Does the use of these drugs influence an individual’s identity, undermine personal responsibility, or have negative effects on society? Based on his Harvard course, Dr. Hyman will provide insight on how addictive drugs work in the brain and the policy issues that are raised by their effects. Dr. Hyman is a leading scholar at the intersection of molecular neuroscience, molecular biology, and psychiatry. He served as the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) from 1996 to 2001. Ve...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - November 29, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Alzheimer's disease: The Pursuit of Personalized Medicine
The 2010 FAID edition will be a full-day scientific & innovation oriented seminar addressing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a devastating neurodegenerative disorder as well as a major public health issue. We will be pleased to welcome Professor P. Amouyel as scientific director. He is the head of the National Scientific Foundation for AD and related disorders, which was created to implement the research division of the National Plan on Alzheimer’s disease. Prof. P. Amouyel is also acting as President of the Lille Pasteur Institute. His U.S. counterpart is Professor John H. Growdon, Founding Director of the Massachus...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - November 26, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Science Question Time
With the result of the coalition government’s spending review soon to be announced, how will science funding in the UK be affected in this time of economic austerity? Mark Henderson, Science Editor at The Times, is joined by; • David Willetts MP, Minister for Universities and Science • Prof Colin Blakemore, Professor of Neuroscience, University of Oxford and Former Chief Executive of the Medical Research Council • Dame Prof Janet Finch, Professor of Sociology, Manchester University and independent Co-Chair of the Council for Science and Technology • Philip Greenish CBE, Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - October 12, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Sham Neurosurgical Procedures in Clinical Trials for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Scientific and Ethical Considerations (Day 1)
Presented by: OBA, OD and NINDS, NIHCategory: ConferencesAired date: 06/30/2010 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - August 19, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Sham Neurosurgical Procedures in Clinical Trials for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Scientific and Ethical Considerations (Day 2)
Presented by: OBA, OD and NINDS, NIHCategory: ConferencesAired date: 07/01/2010 (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - August 16, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Past Events Source Type: events

Translational Research and Vision Symposium
The symposium "Translational Research and Vision” is open to the scientific and medical community and will feature a taped keynote address by NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins. The symposium will highlight the impacts of the human genome sequence on diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and cover a wide range of genetic, chemical, and molecular biological approaches to treat neurodegenerative eye diseases. Please mark your calendars. We at NEI look forward to your support and active participation. http://www.nei.nih.gov/anniversary/symposia/research_agenda.aspAir date: 6/24/2010 3:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - June 21, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

The Government's Online Future in the Age of Persuasive Design: Three Things You Need To Know (NIH-Only)
This is a very exciting time to be involved in the public web presence for a large governmental entity. We see things rapidly changing because of: The release of a flood of public data to Data.gov and "the cloud." The ability to transform "data" into brilliant visualizations that drive decisions using relatively new open source tools. New persuasive design techniques you can use to positively influence Americans Left unchecked, the danger amongst these changes is that: You are left with a jumble of web sites, tools and pages that leaves your organization’s online goals unmet. You fail to meet the ever increasin...
Source: Videocast - All Events - June 18, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Heart Rate as a Measure of Sympathetic Parasympathetic Balance
NCCAM Complementary and Integrative Medicine Research Lecture Richard Sloan, Ph.D., Nathaniel Wharton Professor of Behavioral Medicine, Columbia University; David S. Goldstein, M.D., Ph.D., Chief, Clinical Neurocardiology Section, Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health Dr. Sloan's principal work focuses on identifying the autonomic nervous system mechanisms linking psychological risk factors such as depression, hostility, and anxiety to heart disease. Research studies addressing this include determining whether reducing hostility and anger, ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - June 8, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Paediatric Clinical Development
Building a business case for paediatric trials, developing robust PIPs, enhancing patient recruitment processes and conducting ethical paediatric trials to meet regulatory expectations. Pharma IQ’s Paediatric Clinical Development conference provides expert guidance on overcoming practical obstacles to conducting studies on children. Through a series of strategic and operational presentations and case studies this conference will bring together major pharma and biotech drug developers as well as the regulators to provide proven strategies to establishing and conducting your own paediatric clinical trials. •Hear strategi...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - April 21, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Conference: International League Against Epilepsy UK Chapter, Annual Scientific Meeting
(Source: NHS Evidence - Neurological conditions - Events)
Source: NHS Evidence - Neurological conditions - Events - April 1, 2010 Category: Neurology Source Type: events

7T Seminar Series: The Rapidly Changing Brain – Of Taxi Driving Mice and Maze Running Men
How does the shape of the brain change with learning? Initial studies indicated that spatial expertise - in the form of experienced Taxi drivers - enlarged the hippocampus, one of the key structures involved in spatial navigation. Whether regional growth or shrinkage in the brain can be induced with specific training administered over short time periods is, however, unknown. The talk will present results of training studies in both mice and men, including some initial investigations using histology to ascertain the cellular bases of training induced volume changes. Dr. Jason Lerch is a scientist at the Hospital for Sick ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 17, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

7T Seminar Series: MRI of Structural Brain Plasticity
Dr. Jason Lerch is a scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. His research program is focused on how the brain changes it's shape, with activities including the MRI of learning and memory, the effect of specialized training on the human brain, and methods of analyzing neuroanatomy.Air date: 3/19/2010 2:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 9, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Conference: 2nd World Parkinson Congress
The 2nd World Parkinson Congress 2010 aims to provide an international forum for the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson's disease. (Source: NHS Evidence - Neurological conditions - Events)
Source: NHS Evidence - Neurological conditions - Events - March 1, 2010 Category: Neurology Source Type: events

Mouse Models of Human Disease: From Cancer to Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Dr. Capecchi began his research at the University of Utah in 1973. Thirty-four years later, on December 10, 2007, Dr. Capecchi received the highest honor in his field, the Nobel Prize, for his work in molecular biology. His pioneering work in gene targeting of mouse embryo-derived stem cells has set a new standard for research worldwide. The NIH Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series includes weekly scientific talks by some of the top researchers in the biomedical sciences worldwide.Air date: 3/11/2010 3:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 24, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Fourth Sayer Vision Research Lecture
Nobel Laureate to Give Fourth Annual Sayer Lecture, Hosted by NEI Roger Y. Tsien, Ph.D., winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2008, will deliver the fourth annual Sayer Vision Research Lecture on Wednesday, March 10 at 1 p.m. in Masur Auditorium, Bldg. 10. His talk is titled: “Breeding and Building Molecules to Spy on Cells and Tumors.” Dr. Tsien, an investigator and professor at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the University of California, San Diego, was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contribution toward the discovery and development of green fluorescent protein (GFP). His work has developed GFP into ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 19, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

CANCELED - Neural Plasticity and Diversity in the Adult Mammalian Brain
The first part of the talk will focus on evidence supporting the birth and maturation of new neurons in the adult dentate gyrus of the hippocampus in the mammalian brain. The mechanism by which the cells integrate and become functional will be discussed. In addition, the potential functional significance for adult neurogenesis in the context of the normal function of the hippocampus will be discussed. In the second part of the talk I will focus on the recent finding that LINE-1 (Long Interspersed Nucleotide Elements-1 or L1) retroelements are active in somatic neuronal progenitor cells (NPCs) providing an additional mechan...
Source: Videocast - All Events - February 8, 2010 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

The music instinct
All human cultures seem to make music – today and through history. But why they do so, why music can excite deep passions, and how we make sense of musical sound at all are questions that have, until recently, remained profoundly mysterious. In this event science writer Philip Ball provides the first comprehensive, accessible survey of what is known – and what is still unknown – about how music works its magic, and why, as much as eating and sleeping, it seems indispensable to humanity. Even with what appear to be the simplest of tunes, the brain is performing some astonishing gymnastics: finding patterns...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - January 4, 2010 Category: Science Source Type: events

Science on Screen Presents The Wild Child
Francois Truffaut’s 1970 film The Wild Child (L’Enfant Sauvage) is based on the true story of a feral boy found naked and alone in the forests of southern France in 1798. Unable to speak, communicate, or function in society, the boy is taken to the National Institute for the Deaf in Paris, where he attracts the attention of a doctor named Jean Itard (played to great effect by Truffaut himself). Itard brings the boy, whom he christens Victor, into his home, where he attempts to teach him language and a sense of morality, with mixed results. The Wild Child is notable not only for its cinematic mastery, but also f...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - December 27, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Conference: 3rd International Congress on Gait and Mental Function
This congress will bring together researchers and clinicians from all over the world for three days of intensive clinical and scientific interactions. The goal is to review the science that links gait and mental function, foster cross-disciplinary discussions and highlight innovative perspectives, thus advancing this emerging field. (Source: NHS Evidence - Neurological conditions - Events)
Source: NHS Evidence - Neurological conditions - Events - November 27, 2009 Category: Neurology Source Type: events

It Takes Tau to Tangle : Plaques, Tangles and Neurodegenerative Disease
The NIH Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series includes weekly scientific talks by some of the top researchers in the biomedical sciences worldwide.Air date: 6/23/2010 3:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 9, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Molecular Chaperones in Protein Folding and Neurodegeneration
The NIH Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series includes weekly scientific talks by some of the top researchers in the biomedical sciences worldwide.Air date: 1/27/2010 3:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - November 5, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

Science on Screen Presents Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Screen legend Spencer Tracy stars as the dual title role in this 1941 adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Victorian horror tale. In 1887 London, Dr. Henry Jekyll is a prominent, socially upstanding physician whose unorthodox theories alarm his older colleagues. Jekyll believes that each man has two selves, one good and one evil, that can be separated through science, thereby freeing the good so that it can triumph and allowing the bad to "destroy itself in its own degradation." Toiling away in his lab, Jekyll perfects a drug which transforms him into the cruel and remorseless Edward Hyde. Initial...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - September 30, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Don and dusted: is the age of the scholar over?
The pursuit of knowledge for its own sake is often viewed as old-fashioned. A recent education minister infamously dismissed 'the medieval concept of a community of scholars seeking truth' as 'a bit dodgy'. Is evidence-based research in the humanities and social science inching out theoretical work? Is output-driven research in the sciences limiting experimentation? Or will more targeted research mean less waste and more public support for academics' work? How can scholars and researchers best preserve the contributions of the past and unearth new knowledge in the present? A satellite event of the Battle of Ideas, a two-d...
Source: MEDEV Events - September 30, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events

Nutritional Armor for the Warfighter: Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Enhance Stress Resilience, Wellness, and Military Performance? (Day 1)
Conclusions from Day 1 Brigadier General Rhonda L. Cornum, M.D., Ph.D. Director of Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, U.S. ArmyAir date: 10/13/2009 8:00:00 AM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - September 28, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

BIT Life Sciences' 1st Annual World Congress of Immunodiseases and Therapy (WCIT-2010)
We extend a warm welcome to the leading scientists, doctors, industrialists and young researchers to BIT Life Sciences’ 1st Annual World Congress of Immunodiseases and Therapy 2010 (WCIT-2010) with the theme of “Boosting Health and Vitality”, which will take place in Beijing, China on May 15-17, 2010. With your great contributions in the study and research on immunology, you are expected to take part in this international and compositive conference. The program track info at the bottom of the e-mail is for your reference. WCIT is a focused conference to present and deliberate the advances in immunology, which is sig...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - September 17, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

The Brain Unravelled
is a multi-disciplinary exhibition where art, anthropology and neuroscience join forces for the first time. In addition to the exhibition which will feature painting, photography, mixed media, installation, sculpture, textile, film, and a piece of experimental anthropology, there will be a series of talks and events during the show between 7th � 19th September 2009. The human brain is the most complex object in the known universe. It contains about 100 billion nerve cells, and 100 trillion connections among them. Every day thousands of scientists around the world are trying to understand more about how the brain works. ...
Source: Nature Network London - Upcoming Events - September 4, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Tuneful Treatments
Music not only energizes and calms us; research shows that it has powerful healing properties. Music can ease pain, lower blood pressure, and relieve anxiety and depression. It can even alleviate the symptoms of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, mitigate the side effects of cancer, and help premature babies gain weight faster. Join us for a fascinating discussion, punctuated with musical examples, of how the neurobiological foundations of music are leading to new treatments for a variety of health problems. Venue: Museum of Science, Boston Start date: Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -04...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Recent News - August 27, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Mapping the Musical Brain
A unique free event at Wellcome Collection this September will invite the public to share their curiosity about the power of music with some of the world’s leading authorities on researching the relationship between music and the brain. Mapping the Musical Brain unites musicians, neuroscientists and psychologists as well as gifted young performers to explore the science of music, music and autism, music in infancy and more. The day includes a series of musical events and performances designed to provoke discussion, debate and participation between audience and experts, each of whom are keen to share their insights with a...
Source: Nature Network London - Recent News - August 24, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Name That Tune: The Science of the Musical Mind (HHS Only)
STEP: Staff Training in Extramural Programs Why does hearing a few notes from a favorite song bring back memories? Why are we moved by different genres of music? Music is the universal language of the human spirit and touches nearly every aspect of our lives. Music is used for therapeutic purposes. Neuroimaging research has shown connections with cognitive and emotional functioning, giving us valuable information about how the brain works. This forum will explore the relationship between music and the human experience. Participants will engage in different forms and expressions of music. Committee Members: Chair: Valerie...
Source: Videocast - All Events - August 6, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events

EKSIG 2009: Experiential knowledge, method and methodology
The conference aims to provide a forum for debate about methodology and methods for the inclusion and communication of knowledge in research and practice in the creative disciplines and practice-led disciplines. The need to be more explicit about research methods, frameworks, and methodologies has arisen from the increasing use of creative and professional practices as part of the practice of research in recent years. While research guidelines and regulations have been either generic enough, or were adjusted, to accommodate the use of some creative and professional practices under certain conditions, the debate about the n...
Source: MEDEV Events - June 9, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: events

The Music Instinct: Science and Song
While listening to music, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin asks two questions: “Where do goose bumps come from?” and “What’s going on in my brain that allows the goosebumps to happen?” Levitin leads a group of researchers as they investigate music’s fundamental physical structure; its biological, emotional and psychological impact; its brain altering and healing powers; and its role in human evolution. The Music Instinct: Science and Song airs Wednesday, June 24, 9-11pm on WGBH 2. Researchers and scientists from a variety of fields are using groundbreaking techniques that reveal startling new connections between m...
Source: Nature Network Boston - Upcoming Events - June 2, 2009 Category: Science Source Type: events

Neurobiology of Rett Syndrome and Related Disorders
The NIH Director's Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series includes weekly scientific talks by some of the top researchers in the biomedical sciences worldwide. Air date: 6/17/2009 3:00:00 PM (Source: Videocast - All Events)
Source: Videocast - All Events - May 26, 2009 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: events