The Impact of Neuroscience on Society

Since 1988, Neuron has been at the forefront of publishing the most exciting research in all areas of the neurosciences. This meeting celebrates the contribution of all the authors, reviewers and readers around the world who have contributed to the success of Neuron. 

Cell Press, Fondation IPSEN, and Massachusetts General Hospital are proud to announce a free symposium open to the public in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Neuron.

The Impact of Neuroscience on Society

October 20, 2008
9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Collège de France
11, place Marcelin Berthelot, 75005 Paris

The goal of this special one-day symposium is to spotlight the tremendous contributions and implications that modern neuroscience has for our broader society. The keynote speaker will be Tom Insel, Director of the US National Institute of Mental Health, and prominent international neuroscientists will discuss how new insights into the development and function of the brain and nervous system are impacting the arts, education, economics, philosophy, health and our understanding of ourselves as individuals and as members of society.

Keynote Speaker

Tom Insel, National Institute of Mental Health, USA
Impact of basic neuroscience research on global health

Speakers

Patricia Churchland, University of California, San Diego, USA
Neuroethics and neurophilosophy

Stanislas Dehaene, Collège de France, CEA-Orsay, France
Cognitive neuroscience and consciousness

Jean-Pierre Changeux, Institut Pasteur, France
Neuroscience and the concept of “person”

Yadin Dudai, Weizmann Institute, Israel
Societal implications of memory research

Colin Camerer, California Institute of Technology, USA
How neuroscience informs economics

Adele Diamond, University of British Columbia, Canada
Developmental cognitive neuroscience and education policy 

Attendance is free, but space is limited. To register and learn more information about the meeting schedule, please visit http://Neuron20.kintera.org/.
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We look forward to seeing you at the Collège de France this October.

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