Past Events
Invited Speakers
Dr. Ann DeSollar
Co-Founder · MindSee.It
Dr. Anne DeSollar Hale is a neuropsychologist based in New York City whose work explores the relationship between brain science, consciousness, and human potential. She trained at Columbia University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is the co-founder of MindSee.
Megan Blewett
Investor · Scion Life Sciences
I am an investor at Scion Life Sciences & Iris Medicine Founder, focusing on creating and building. Harvard University graduate (2007-2011). Featured publications include 'Chemical proteomic map of dimethyl fumarate-sensitive cysteines in primary human T cells' in Science Signaling (Sep 2016) and 'A chemoproteomic platform to quantitatively map targets of lipid-derived electrophiles' in Nat Methods (Jan 2014).
Narayanan “Bobby” Kasthuri
Prof. Kasthuri · University of Chicago
Neuroscientist Bobby Kasthuri explores how the brain changes as it grows. The Kasthuri lab is pioneering new techniques for large-volume reconstructions of the fine structure of the nervous system—particularly complete and comprehensive maps of the brain using high-energy X-rays. These maps identify every neuron, blood vessel, and brain component to better understand diseases such as autism, diabetes, and stroke.
Sean Escola
Chief Neuroscientist & Venture Partner · Protocol Labs
Sean Escola, MD, PhD, is a computational neuroscientist, investor, and psychiatrist. Across roles spanning industry, investment, robotics, and academia, Sean uses brain computation to design more robust and human-aligned artificial intelligence systems.