15.128/9.455/20.454/MAS.883  Neurotechnology Ventures ~ Commercializing Brain Science & Engineering

Calendar -- http://syntheticneurobiology.org/classes/display/41

Location -- E14-525 -- 5th floor of E14 -- http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=E14

Description -- Special seminar focusing on envisioning, launching, and building start-ups that are commercializing innovations from neuroscience and neuroengineering. Topics include neuroimaging, diagnostics, motor rehabilitation, affective computing, novel scientific tools, and novel therapeutics including neuropharmaceuticals, neuromodulation, neuroprosthetics, regenerative medicine, and more. Each class is devoted to a specific topic area, exploring issues from the deeply technical through the market opportunity. Working in small groups students prepare a business plan executive summary for a new neurotechnology start-up.

Limited Enrollment -- Please email neuroven@media.mit.edu two paragraphs summarizing your: (1) Professional Skills & Experience, and (2) Inventive/Entrepreneurial Aspirations.