Upcoming Events

Book Club: Author Appearance and Discussion with Robert Sapolsky

Join us on Zoom as we welcome the author of our February book, Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst, Robert Sapolsky. Robert Sapolsky, is a Professor of Biology, Neurology and Neurosurgery at Stanford University. Zoom link: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92487401264

Book Club: From Pathology to PET – Dr. Edward Lee discusses Chapter 4

April Book Club: The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It, by Jason Karlawish (2021). Join us on Zoom for a discussion, From Pathology to PET, with Dr. Edward Lee as he goes over topics discussed [...]

Book Club: Author Appearance with Jason Karlawish

April Book Club: The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It, by Jason Karlawish (2021). Join us on Zoom for an author appearance and discussion with Jason Karlawish. Zoom link: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/92019123734

Neuroethics: New Ways of Investigating the Brain

Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Via Olgettina Milano, 58, 20132, Milan, Italy

CALL FOR PAPERS – NEUROETHICS: NEW WAYS OF INVESTIGATING THE BRAIN - SAN RAFFAELE, MILAN – MAY 13th-15th, 2021 All papers already accepted will be presented next year, but we will also offer an additional call in October. The Italian Society for Neuroethics and the International Neuroethics Society are glad [...]

CNS Public Talk — The neuroscience of friendship

Levin Building 425 S. University Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The neuroscience of friendship Thalia Wheatley, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Dartmouth University Location: Levin Building, SAIL room 111, 425 S. University Ave. The 2021-2022 theme is Wellbeing and the Brain. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 followed by discussion and a reception. Our lectures are free to attend, but due to limited seating, please [...]

CNS Public Talk — Good anxiety: Harnessing fear to feel better, think better, and do better

Levin Building 425 S. University Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Good anxiety: Harnessing fear to feel better, think better, and do better Wendy Suzuki, Department Neural Science and Psychology, New York University Location: Levin Building, SAIL room 111, 425 S. University Ave. The 2021-2022 theme is Wellbeing and the Brain. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 followed by discussion and a reception. Our lectures are free [...]

CNS Public Talk — The 9th Annual GVR Khodadad Lecture – The neuroscience of altruism, selfishness and wellbeing

Levin Building 425 S. University Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 9th Annual GVR Khodadad Lecture – The neuroscience of altruism, selfishness and wellbeing Kristin Brethel-Haurwitz, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at the National Institutes of Health Location: Levin Building, SAIL room 111, 425 S. University Ave. The 2021-2022 theme is Wellbeing and the Brain. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 followed by discussion and [...]

CNS Public Talk — How do mindfulness interventions work? Building a neuroscience linking mindfulness interventions to wellbeing

Zoom PA, United States

How do mindfulness interventions work? Building a neuroscience linking mindfulness interventions to wellbeing David Creswell, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University Location: Virtual -- https://upenn.zoom.us/j/91004876401 The 2021-2022 theme is Wellbeing and the Brain. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 followed by discussion and a reception. Our lectures are free to attend, but please RSVP to: info@neuroethics.upenn.edu.

CNS Public Talk — Promoting resilience in the brain after early life stress

Houston Hall 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Promoting resilience in the brain to early life stress Catherine Jensen Peña, Department of Neuroscience, Princeton University Location: Houston Hall, Ben Franklin Meeting Room (218), 3417 Spruce St. The 2021-2022 theme is Wellbeing and the Brain. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 followed by discussion and a reception. Our lectures are free to attend, but due [...]

CNS Public Talk — Urban environments, nature and wellbeing: An environmental neuroscience perspective

Houston Hall 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Urban environments, nature and wellbeing: An environmental neuroscience perspective Marc Berman, Department of Psychology, The University of Chicago Location: Houston Hall, Golkin Room (223), 3417 Spruce St. The 2021-2022 theme is Wellbeing and the Brain. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 followed by discussion and a reception. Our lectures are free to attend, but due to [...]

10th Annual GVR Khodadad Lecture – Psychopathy and criminal law: a role for neuroscience? with Stephen Morse

Zoom PA, United States

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2022-2023 theme is Neuroscience and Policy. As neuroscience becomes ever more relevant to human behavior and wellbeing, some are looking to it for policy guidance. This year’s Public Talks will explore the ways in which policy may be informed and [...]

CNS Public Talk – Drug Policy and reform: insights from neuroscience with Yasmin Hurd

Zoom PA, United States

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2022-2023 theme is Neuroscience and Policy. As neuroscience becomes ever more relevant to human behavior and wellbeing, some are looking to it for policy guidance. This year’s Public Talks will explore the ways in which policy may be informed and [...]

MindCORE Seminar: Maiken Scott

Levin Building 425 S. University Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Why Talking About Science Matters (and How to Do it Well) When: Friday, 9/8 from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Where: Levin Building, room 111 Think about the last time a non-scientist asked you what you do for a living, or what you’re studying. Did you see their eyes glaze [...]

CNS Public Talk – Adding direct brain stimulation to psychiatry’s treatment arsenal: efforts to tackle impulsivity from mouse to human

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2023-2024 theme is Neuropsychiatry. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 PM EST, followed by a short discussion and reception. Due to limited seating, RSVP is required at: info@neuroethics.upenn.edu. Sept. 28 Adding direct brain stimulation to psychiatry’s treatment arsenal: efforts to tackle impulsivity from mouse to [...]

Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) Symposium

Smilow Center for Translational Research - Arthur H Rubenstein Auditorium 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) will host a full day of talks focused on the many societal influences on brain function that occur through prenatal, perinatal and epigenomic mechanisms. Visit their event page for more information on how to register. When: Monday, 10/3 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Where: [...]

CNS Public Talk – Towards the use of brain imaging to improve diagnosis and prediction in psychiatry

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2023-2024 theme is Neuropsychiatry. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 PM EST, followed by a short discussion and reception. Due to limited seating, RSVP is required at: info@neuroethics.upenn.edu. Nov. 2 Towards the use of brain imaging to improve diagnosis and prediction in psychiatry Vince Calhoun, Director [...]

CNS Public Talk – The 11th Annual GVR Khodadad Lecture: What can neuroscience tell us about how to treat callous-unemotional traits in children?

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2023-2024 theme is Neuropsychiatry. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 PM EST, followed by a short discussion and reception. Due to limited seating, RSVP is required at: info@neuroethics.upenn.edu. Dec. 7 The 11th Annual GVR Khodadad Lecture – What can neuroscience tell us about how to treat [...]

CNS Public Talk – Neuropsychiatry: Good Science, Undelivered Promise

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2023-2024 theme is Neuropsychiatry. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 PM EST, followed by a short discussion and reception. Due to limited seating, RSVP is required at: info@neuroethics.upenn.edu. Feb. 1 Neuropsychiatry: Good Science, Undelivered Promise Andrew Scull, Department of Sociology, University of California San Diego (Emeritus) [...]

CNS Public Talk – Fear and PTSD: Translation from Genomics to Circuits to Clinical Practice

Each year the CNS Public Talk Series highlights an issue or theme. The 2023-2024 theme is Neuropsychiatry. Lectures run 4:30-5:30 PM EST, followed by a short discussion and reception. Due to limited seating, RSVP is required at: info@neuroethics.upenn.edu. Mar. 14 Fear and PTSD: Translation from Genomics to Circuits to Clinical Practice Kerry Ressler, Department of Psychiatry, [...]

CNS Preceptorial: Are 6 hours really enough? The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Cognition and Brain Function, Mathias Basner

Goddard Labs 200 3710 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Preceptorials @ the Center for Neuroscience & Society Are 6 Hours Really Enough? The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Cognition and Brain Function Hosted by Dr. Mathias Basner Professor of Sleep & Chronobiology in the Department of Psychiatry.  Modern industrialized societies require more people to be awake more of the time, [...]