Posts Tagged ‘CC-ABHI’
Witnessing an explosion of consumer-facing neurotechnologies to (potentially) harness lifelong neuroplasticity
— Last week I shared some key scientific, technological and investment trends revolutionizing Brain Health, based on my participation at the 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit, and promised a second article more focused on the technology side of things. Here it is :-) Just a few weeks after the SharpBrains Summit I also attended CES 2017. While I enjoyed the myriad emerging…
Read MoreSurvey of key scientific, technological and investment trends revolutionizing Brain Health in our Digital Age
—– Last year I got very interested in the functioning of the human brain and the science behind mindfulness and learning [1], so was quite excited to attend the SharpBrains Virtual Summit [2] in December, indulging in the latest trends in applied neuroscience and digital innovation. The Summit focused on the theme of reinventing brain health in the digital…
Read MoreNew funding program announced to promote brain health innovation and collaboration
CC-ABHI’s Industry Innovation Partnership Program helps companies bring their innovative products or services to market faster (press release): “CC-ABHI is pleased to announce the launch of its Industry Innovation Partnership Program (I2P2). This new initiative is designed to enable successful applicant companies worldwide, to work with an eligible seniors’ care organization trial partner to test…
Read MoreAnnouncement: 12 new world-class Speakers confirmed @ 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 6–8th)
We’re honored to announce 12 new world-class speakers at the upcoming 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Reinventing Brain Health in the Digital Age (December 6–8th). More to come…this may well become the most diverse and stimulating brainstorming on the present and future of brain health and enhancement! We can’t wait to hear from: Alexandra Morehouse, CMO at…
Read MoreUpdate: New tools, research and thinking to promote Brain Health in the Digital Age
———- The Times They Are a‑Changin. In a recent survey, 91% of those polled said that “Doctors should monitor cognitive health systematically, especially when prescribing new medicaments.” This is important news, as anyone who has experienced negative side-effects, cognitive or otherwise, knows. We need to upgrade our brain health system to reflect the realities, challenges and…
Read MoreThe Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) launches funding program to spark R&D and commercialization initiatives
———- Up to $500,000 Available Through Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation’s Spark Program to Fund New Innovations (Baycrest press release): The Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) announced today the launch of its Spark Program, an initiative designed to provide point-of-care workers in the healthcare delivery or service industry in…
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