Posts Tagged ‘Neurotechnology-Industry-Organization’
Best practices to fund, develop and commercialize evidence-based mental health innovation
Best practices to fund, develop and commercialize evidence-based innovation from SharpBrains In this session we discuss key lessons learned for scientists and start-ups to successfully bring to market evidence-based innovative solutions. We will present non-dilutive funding opportunities and commercialization resources offered through the US small business research programs, and a scientist and inventor turned serial…
Read MoreInvitation to SharpBrains Summit — Technology for Cognitive Health and Performance
We are excited to invite you to the first virtual, global SharpBrains Summit (January 18–20th, 2010). The SharpBrains Summit will feature a dream team of over 25 speakers who are leaders in industry and research from 7 countries, to discuss emerging research, tools and best practices for cognitive health and performance. This inaugural event will…
Read MoreBrain Training Games: Context, Trends, Questions
A spate of recent news coverage on brain fitness and “brain training” reflects a growing interest in natural, non-drug-based interventions to keep our brains sharp as we age. This interest is very timely, given the aging population, increasing Alzheimer’s rates, and soaring health care costs that place more emphasis than ever on prevention and changing…
Read MoreThe Emerging Brain Fitness Software Market: Building Better Brains
This is an event you may be interested in, if you are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The MIT Club of Northern California, American Society on Aging, The Business Forum on Aging and SmartSilvers presents: The Emerging Brain Fitness Market: Building Better Brains (Contact information and Registration Here) Date: 02/12/2008 Tuesday Time: 6:00pm Venue:…
Read MoreNeurotechnology Trends, and the Neurosoftware Market
The Neurotechnology Industry Organization (NIO) just announced the top ten emerging areas of neuroscience that will “impact the future of treatments for brain and nervous system”: Top 10 Neuroscience Trends in 2007. It provides superb food for thought. And some of them will sound familiar to readers of this blog: * 6. Normal brain aging gets…
Read MoreBrain training to live long and strong
If you want to live long and strong, you’ve got to do more than work out your body; you’ve got to exercise your brain, insists Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, clinical professor of neurology at New York University School of Medicine. While we’ve heard for years that mental stimulation can stave off dementia and Alzheimer’s, Dr. Goldberg…
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