Past Events

Wendy Suzuki, Department of Neural Science and Psychology, New York University

 “Good Anxiety: Harnessing fear to feel better, think better and do better"

4:30 pm, 111 Levin Building

RSVP to: info@neuroethics.upenn.edu

Thalia Wheatley, Department of  Psychological & Brain Science, Dartmouth University

 “The neuroscience of friendship"

4:30 pm, 111 Levin Building

RSVP to: info@neuroethics.upenn.edu

Join speaker Nicole C. Rust at the Congressional Neuroscience Caucus briefing on the BRAIN initiative, via a short talk highlighting the work in her lab on memory.
Other speakers include Representatives Blumenauer & McMorris Rodgers, John Ngai (head of BRAIN), Diane Lipscombe (Brown), and Boaz Levi (Allen Institute).  

This will be a Virtual Briefing celebrating the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative. By accelerating the development and application of innovative...

The pandemic has entered a new phase, full of new questions. In this virtual Penn Science Café, two experts on decision making look at what research has to say about the processes underlying the choices we make.

The program will feature Joseph Kable, the Baird Term Professor of Psychology and Director of MindCORE, in conversation with Barbara Mellers, I. George Heyman University Professor in Psychology and Marketing. 

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The February Book Club will focus on Jason Karlawish's 2021 book, "The Problem of Alzheimer's."

Author Appearance and Discussion with Jason Karlawish

https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92019123734

The February Book Club will focus on Jason Karlawish's 2021 book, "The Problem of Alzheimer's."

The Social and Cultural Issues of AD:

Alison Lynn, The Associate Director of Social Work at the Penn Memory Center, will lead a discussion on Chapter 17

https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92019123734

The February Book Club will focus on Jason Karlawish's 2021 book, "The Problem of Alzheimer's."

Politics and Advocacy in the Fight Against AD:

Dr. David Grande will lead a discussion on Chapter 22

https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92019123734

The February Book Club will focus on Jason Karlawish's 2021 book, "The Problem of Alzheimer's."

Policymaking and Consideration of Family Caregivers:

Professor Allison Hoffman will lead a discussion on Chapter 13

https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92019123734

The February Book Club will focus on Jason Karlawish's 2021 book, "The Problem of Alzheimer's."

From Pathology to PET:

Dr. Edward Lee will lead a discussion on Chapter 4

https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92019123734

The April Book Club will focus on Jason Karlawish's 2021 book, "The Problem of Alzheimer's."

Complexities of a Dementia Diagnosis:

Dr. Corey McMillan will lead a discussion on Chapter 3

https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92019123734