Brains & Machines: The Co-Evolution of Neuroscience and AI

Event Details:

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time
9:00am to 6:00pm PDT
Contacts
neuroscience@stanford.edu
Registration Required
Event Sponsor
Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute
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An abstract-geometric-tech styled logo of a brain with a red-purple-blue gradient. Brains and Machines: The Co-Evolution of Neuroscience and AI. 11th Annual Symposium, October 17th, 2024. Wu Tsai Neuroscience Institute.

The 11th Annual Symposium of the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute

This symposium will showcase the intersection of neuroscience and AI and explore how AI tools can advance our understanding of neuroscience. 

This in-person event includes:

  • Scientific talks by renowned guest speakers and Stanford researchers
  • Fireside chat with Stanford faculty on the co-evolution of neuroscience and AI
  • Sammy Kuo Award announcement for best graduate student and postdoctoral research papers
  • Poster session and reception showcasing the latest research done by our community

Register by October 3, 2024

Registration (free) is required to attend. Registration closes on Thursday, October 3 at 5:00pm.

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Event Details

Speakers:

Scientific Talks:
  • Larry Abbott, William Bloor Professor of Theoretical Neuroscience and Professor of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute
  • Ajamete "Aj" Kaykas, Chief eXploration Officer and Head of Neuroscience, Insitro
  • Mackenzie Mathis, Principal Investigator, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Andreas Tolias, Professor of Ophthalmology, Stanford University
  • Doris Tsao, Professor of Molecular Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley
Fireside Chat:
  • Lisa Giocomo, Professor of Neurobiology, Stanford University
  • Laura Gwilliams, Assistant Professor of Psychology and, by courtesy, of Linguistics, Stanford University
  • James A Landay, Denning Co-Director (Acting) of Stanford HAI, Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan Professor and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for HAI, Computer Science, Stanford University
  • Dan Yamins, Assistant Professor of Psychology and of Computer Science, Stanford University

Poster Session

We encourage Stanford-affiliated attendees from all disciplines and career stages to present research at the symposium poster session. Sign-up to present through the Symposium registration form above. 

The deadline to sign up to present a poster is BEFORE the registration deadline. Poster presentation sign-up deadline: Thursday, September 19, 2024. 

Location and Accessibility

The symposium will be taking place on the second floor of the Li Ka Shing Center, located on the main Stanford campus, a short walk from the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute in the Neurosciences Building. Information about accessible entrances, restrooms, and parking can be found here. The Li Ka Shing Center also has private lactation rooms for nursing parents. Contact us or any LKSC staff if you need assistance accessing these rooms. 


 

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