The Swartz Foundation presents an exploration into the far reaches
of the human mind with:

John P. Donoghue, PhD
Henry Merritt Wriston Professor of Neuroscience and Engineering and Director of the Institute for Brain Science at Brown University, and a Senior Research Scientist in the US Department of Veterans Affairs

The Human Neural Interface:
Restoring Function by Merging Brain and Technology

A paralyzed man operates a robotic arm simply by thinking, thanks to a tiny computer sensor implanted in his brain. This scientific breakthrough is BrainGate™, a neural interface system developed in the lab of John P. Donoghue. Dr. Donoghue will discuss how BrainGate turns thought into action and what it can tell us about human brain function and its implications for the future of neurotechnology. Read full abstract »

Monday, April 16, 2012
4:30 pm, Staller Center Main Stage, Stony Brook University
Reception follows the lecture in the Staller Art Gallery.

Please call (631) 632-7238 for a disability-related accommodation.
Wheelchair space in the theater is limited. Please arrive early for the best seating.

Mind Brain on the Web
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FREE PRESENTATION • INTENDED FOR A GENERAL AUDIENCE