9.455, HST.588, 15.128, 20.454, MAS.883  Neurotechnology Ventures

Neurotechnology Ventures, Fall 2008

Course Numbers

: MAS.883 ~ 9.455 ~ 15.128 ~ 20.454 ~ HST.588
Instructors: J. Bonsen ~ E.S. Boyden ~ R.G. Ellis-Behnke
Units: H-level ~ 2-0-7 Units
Time: Tuesdays, 8-10pm (7-9pm after Nov. 3rd, when daylight savings ends); Begins Sept. 9, 2008
Place: Room 46-3002
Special note: Class sessions will be live link to University of Hong Kong

Description

Neurotechnology Ventures

is a seminar and project-oriented course on the challenges of envisioning, planning, and building startups to bring neuroengineering innovations to the world. Each 2-hour class begins with a survey of a broad topic area, and continues with a live-case study of a current, specific, development or commercialization effort in that area. Explorations will cover a broad array of issues ranging from the deeply technical, to the analysis of market realities. Topics Include: Neuroimaging, Neurology/Psychiatry Diagnosis, Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neuropharmacology, Brain Stimulation, Prosthetics, Sensory and Motor Augmentation, Regenerative Neuromedicine, and more.

Limited Enrollment - Open to advanced students by permission of instructors. Email neuroven@media.mit.edu two paragraphs summarizing your: (1) Professional Skills & Experience, and (2) Inventive/Entrepreneurial Aspirations.

Student Project - Students will work in teams to analyze an opportunity and create a business plan executive summary to solve a major problem through neurotechnology. The project will develop throughout the term, with multiple reviews, and culminating in a final presentation. We expect that some projects may go on to become successful ventures.