Coming Up:
The Neuro& Team is thrilled to kick off the new year with our January career webinar: Neuro&Philanthropy! This month’s session features Dr. Khara Ramos, Vice President of Neuroscience & Society at the Dana Foundation. Dr. Ramos leads program strategy and grantmaking to support neuroscience that benefits society. She also serves on several national advisory and leadership boards, including the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) research roundtable, NIH advisory committees, the Stanford Alumni Association Board of Directors, and multiple interdisciplinary science, civic, and neuroscience initiatives. Dr. Ramos received her Ph.D. in neurosciences from the University of California, San Diego, and her bachelor’s degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University. Learn more about Dr. Ramos here: https://dana.org/staff/khara-ramos/ This is an incredible opportunity to explore a dynamic and emerging path in neuroscience with a focus on philanthropy, science funding, policy, and the social impact of neuroscience research. The webinar will be held on January 24th from 12 to 1:30 PM ET via Zoom. This event is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about how neuroscience intersects with philanthropy and public impact.
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Dr. Shen is a Professor of Law and faculty member in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota, a member of the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics, and Director of the Shen Neurolaw Lab. Dr. Shen’s work centers on translating breakthroughs in brain science and AI into stronger law and policy. His research examines the legal and ethical implications posed by advances in neuroscience, neurotechnology, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about Dr. Shen and his lab here: www.fxshen.com/shenlab/
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Supported by the Dana Foundation
The Dana Foundation explores the connections between neuroscience and society’s challenges and opportunities, working to maximize the potential of the field to do good. As of 2022, Neuroscience & Society became our dedicated focus. It embodies our spirit of open inquiry, collaborative research, and multidisciplinary thinking in service of the well-being of all people. The Dana Foundation (Charles A. Dana Foundation) is a private philanthropic organization based in New York dedicated to advancing neuroscience and society by supporting cross-disciplinary intersections such as neuroscience and ethics, law, policy, humanities, and arts.
Why Attend?
- Gain insights from leading experts in neuroscience and society.
- Qualify for the Neuro& Careers Certificate.
- Earn IYNA Chapter points through participation.
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