Our programme attracted a diverse audience of leading researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, research foundations, healthcare organisations, policy makers and funding agencies. It included presentations from a distinguished panel of speakers, discussion sessions, as well as an exhibition showcasing research organisations and neurotechnology companies.
Event programme
Exhibition hall: Swiss start-ups, industry and research demonstrations
Day 1
MONDAY, 30 MARCH 201513:15–14:00
Media Press Conference
14:15–14:30
Opening Remarks Walid Juffali and Patrick Aebischer
14:30–16:45
Keynote Session 1
International Brain Initiatives: progress, challenges and opportunities
- John Donoghue, The BRAIN Initiative
- Henry Markram, Human Brain Project
- Nancy Ip, China Brain Science Project
- Rafi Gidron, Israel Brain Initiative
- Christof Koch, Allen Institute for Brain Science
Presentations followed by panel discussion and Q&A from audience
Chair: Hilal Laschuel, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute; EPFL
16:45–17:15
Break and Exhibits
17:15–18:30
Philanthropists for Brain Science
- Walid Juffali, W Science
- Hansjörg Wyss, Wyss Center for Bio- and Neuro-Engineering
- Ignacio Muñoz-Sanjuán, CHDI Foundation
Panel discussion
Chair: Bruno Giussani, TED
18:30–20:30
Official Reception
Day 2
TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 2015
8:30–10:00
Emerging Tools for Neurotechnology
- Karlheinz Meier, University of Heidelberg
- Stéphanie Lacour, EPFL
- Chris Toumazou, Imperial College
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Olaf Blanke, EPFL
10:00–11:00
Break and Exhibits
11:00–12:00
Keynote Session 2
History of a medical success, Lasker Award 2014
- Alim-Louis Benabid, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
Interview by Bruno Guissani, TED
12:00–14:00
Lunch and Exhibits
14:00–16:00
Industry Perspectives for Neurotranslation
- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2015
8:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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14:15–14:30
Opening Remarks Walid Juffali and Patrick Aebischer
14:30–16:45
Keynote Session 1
International Brain Initiatives: progress, challenges and opportunities
- John Donoghue, The BRAIN Initiative
- Henry Markram, Human Brain Project
- Nancy Ip, China Brain Science Project
- Rafi Gidron, Israel Brain Initiative
- Christof Koch, Allen Institute for Brain Science
Presentations followed by panel discussion and Q&A from audience
Chair: Hilal Laschuel, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute; EPFL
16:45–17:15
Break and Exhibits
17:15–18:30
Philanthropists for Brain Science
- Walid Juffali, W Science
- Hansjörg Wyss, Wyss Center for Bio- and Neuro-Engineering
- Ignacio Muñoz-Sanjuán, CHDI Foundation
Panel discussion
Chair: Bruno Giussani, TED
18:30–20:30
Official Reception
Day 2
TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 2015
8:30–10:00
Emerging Tools for Neurotechnology
- Karlheinz Meier, University of Heidelberg
- Stéphanie Lacour, EPFL
- Chris Toumazou, Imperial College
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Olaf Blanke, EPFL
10:00–11:00
Break and Exhibits
11:00–12:00
Keynote Session 2
History of a medical success, Lasker Award 2014
- Alim-Louis Benabid, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
Interview by Bruno Guissani, TED
12:00–14:00
Lunch and Exhibits
14:00–16:00
Industry Perspectives for Neurotranslation
- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2015
8:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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14:30–16:45
Keynote Session 1
International Brain Initiatives: progress, challenges and opportunities
- John Donoghue, The BRAIN Initiative
- Henry Markram, Human Brain Project
- Nancy Ip, China Brain Science Project
- Rafi Gidron, Israel Brain Initiative
- Christof Koch, Allen Institute for Brain Science
Presentations followed by panel discussion and Q&A from audience
Chair: Hilal Laschuel, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute; EPFL
16:45–17:15
Break and Exhibits
17:15–18:30
Philanthropists for Brain Science
- Walid Juffali, W Science
- Hansjörg Wyss, Wyss Center for Bio- and Neuro-Engineering
- Ignacio Muñoz-Sanjuán, CHDI Foundation
Panel discussion
Chair: Bruno Giussani, TED
18:30–20:30
Official Reception
Day 2
TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 2015
8:30–10:00
Emerging Tools for Neurotechnology
- Karlheinz Meier, University of Heidelberg
- Stéphanie Lacour, EPFL
- Chris Toumazou, Imperial College
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Olaf Blanke, EPFL
10:00–11:00
Break and Exhibits
11:00–12:00
Keynote Session 2
History of a medical success, Lasker Award 2014
- Alim-Louis Benabid, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
Interview by Bruno Guissani, TED
12:00–14:00
Lunch and Exhibits
14:00–16:00
Industry Perspectives for Neurotranslation
- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2015
8:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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International Brain Initiatives: progress, challenges and opportunities
- John Donoghue, The BRAIN Initiative
- Henry Markram, Human Brain Project
- Nancy Ip, China Brain Science Project
- Rafi Gidron, Israel Brain Initiative
- Christof Koch, Allen Institute for Brain Science
Presentations followed by panel discussion and Q&A from audience
Chair: Hilal Laschuel, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute; EPFL
16:45–17:15
Break and Exhibits
17:15–18:30
Philanthropists for Brain Science
- Walid Juffali, W Science
- Hansjörg Wyss, Wyss Center for Bio- and Neuro-Engineering
- Ignacio Muñoz-Sanjuán, CHDI Foundation
Panel discussion
Chair: Bruno Giussani, TED
18:30–20:30
Official Reception
Day 2
TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 2015
8:30–10:00
Emerging Tools for Neurotechnology
- Karlheinz Meier, University of Heidelberg
- Stéphanie Lacour, EPFL
- Chris Toumazou, Imperial College
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Olaf Blanke, EPFL
10:00–11:00
Break and Exhibits
11:00–12:00
Keynote Session 2
History of a medical success, Lasker Award 2014
- Alim-Louis Benabid, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
Interview by Bruno Guissani, TED
12:00–14:00
Lunch and Exhibits
14:00–16:00
Industry Perspectives for Neurotranslation
- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2015
8:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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17:15–18:30
Philanthropists for Brain Science
- Walid Juffali, W Science
- Hansjörg Wyss, Wyss Center for Bio- and Neuro-Engineering
- Ignacio Muñoz-Sanjuán, CHDI Foundation
Panel discussion
Chair: Bruno Giussani, TED
18:30–20:30
Official Reception
- Walid Juffali, W Science
- Hansjörg Wyss, Wyss Center for Bio- and Neuro-Engineering
- Ignacio Muñoz-Sanjuán, CHDI Foundation
Panel discussion
Chair: Bruno Giussani, TED
18:30–20:30
Official Reception
Day 2
TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 20158:30–10:00
Emerging Tools for Neurotechnology
- Karlheinz Meier, University of Heidelberg
- Stéphanie Lacour, EPFL
- Chris Toumazou, Imperial College
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Olaf Blanke, EPFL
10:00–11:00
Break and Exhibits
11:00–12:00
Keynote Session 2
History of a medical success, Lasker Award 2014
- Alim-Louis Benabid, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
Interview by Bruno Guissani, TED
12:00–14:00
Lunch and Exhibits
14:00–16:00
Industry Perspectives for Neurotranslation
- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2015
8:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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- Karlheinz Meier, University of Heidelberg
- Stéphanie Lacour, EPFL
- Chris Toumazou, Imperial College
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Olaf Blanke, EPFL
10:00–11:00
Break and Exhibits
11:00–12:00
Keynote Session 2
History of a medical success, Lasker Award 2014
- Alim-Louis Benabid, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
Interview by Bruno Guissani, TED
12:00–14:00
Lunch and Exhibits
14:00–16:00
Industry Perspectives for Neurotranslation
- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2015
8:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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11:00–12:00
Keynote Session 2
History of a medical success, Lasker Award 2014
- Alim-Louis Benabid, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
Interview by Bruno Guissani, TED
12:00–14:00
Lunch and Exhibits
14:00–16:00
Industry Perspectives for Neurotranslation
- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2015
8:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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History of a medical success, Lasker Award 2014
- Alim-Louis Benabid, Joseph Fourier University, Grenoble
Interview by Bruno Guissani, TED
12:00–14:00
Lunch and Exhibits
14:00–16:00
Industry Perspectives for Neurotranslation
- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2015
8:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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14:00–16:00
Industry Perspectives for Neurotranslation
- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 2015
8:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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- Stephen Oesterle, Medtronics
- Anirvan Ghosh, Roche
- Ismail Kola, UCB
- Stefan Catsicas, Nestlé
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Patrick Aebischer, EPFL
16:00–17:00
Break and Exhibits
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
17:00–18:30
Brain Enhancement and Repair Technologies
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
- Edward Boyden, MIT
- Grégoire Courtine, EPFL
- Miguel Nicolelis, Duke University and Natal Institute
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Pierre Magistretti, EPFL
Day 3
WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL 20158:30–9:00
Exhibits and Networking
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
9:00–10:30
21st Century Challenge: Neurodegeneration
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
- Elena Cattaneo, University of Milan
- Andrea Pfeifer, AC Immune
- Tony Wyss-Coray, Stanford University
- Nancy Ip, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presentations followed by panel discussion
Chair: Eric Karran, Alzheimer's Research UK
10:30–11:15
Break and Exhibits
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
11:15–12:45
The Brain Forum Innovation Corner Startup Pitches
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
12:45–14:15
Lunch and Exhibits
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
14:15–15:30
Neuroscience Funding and Policy
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
- Martin Vetterli, Swiss National Science Foundation
- Pierre Magistretti, KAUST, EPFL, IBRO
- Bernard Poulain, CNRS
- Monica Di Luca, FENS
- Shumin Duan, Chinese Neuroscience Society
Panel discussion
Chair: Monica Di Luca, FENS, University of Milan
15:30–16:00
Announcement of The Brain Forum Innovation Awards - Closing Remarks Hilal Lashuel and Jamil El-Imad
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