Posts Tagged ‘innovative’
Microsoft announces support for three innovative mental health services harnessing artificial intelligence (AI)
Through our work in the Microsoft AI for Accessibility program, we have learned there are big gaps in mental health services around the globe. In some countries, there may only be one mental health professional per 100,000 people. When paired with the reality that 1 in 5 people have a mental health condition, we are asking how technology can and should…
Read MoreThe World Economic Forum hosts Global Future Council on Neurotechnologies in Dubai (November 10–12th)
Quick heads-up on a very promising event. Description: Quickly developing neurotechnologies will have an impact on entire industries, governments, and societies in the future. The Global Future Council on Neurotechnologies will explore these technological developments and their ethical implications for society.
Read MoreThe National Science Foundation (NSF) funds Neurotechnology Hubs and innovative tools to advance research on Brain & Behavior
NSF issues awards to advance a national research infrastructure for neuroscience (press release by the National Science Foundation): “The National Science Foundation (NSF) has made 17 Next Generation Networks for Neuroscience (NeuroNex) awards to aid the research community as it pursues one of its grandest challenges: understanding the brain. These projects will support the development…
Read MoreNews: Advanced Brain Monitoring receives Global Health and Pharma Award for clinical-grade platforms monitoring brain’s electrical activity
— Advanced Brain Monitoring Named “Most Innovative Medical Device Company” at Global Health and Pharma Awards (Sleep Review): “Advanced Brain Monitoring Inc was named the “Most Innovative Medical Device Company” by Global Health and Pharma at its 2016 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical awards. “This award recognizes our company’s successes in developing technologies which enable clinicians and…
Read MoreLessons learned in bringing innovative brain fitness solutions to market
Lessons learned in bringing innovative brain fitness solutions to market from SharpBrains Successful innovators dissected key market & technology trends and models to validate and commercialize innovation, with a particular emphasis on how to create a loyal user base and gain mainstream distribution via a diversity of channels.
Read MoreNeeded: funding for innovative research on slowing cognitive decline via cognitive training
I was really interested in the recent critique of the BBC brain training experiment by Dr. Elizabeth Zelinski. I think Owens et al (2010) was a critical piece of research which was not conducted in the right way and was focusing on the wrong sample population. I totally agree with the comments by Dr. Zelinski…
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