Building a Circuit-Diagram for the Brain (Jennifer Raymond)

Lecture Description

Jennifer Raymond (Stanford University) is building a "wiring diagram" for the brain. By bridging the gap between individual synapses and whole-brain learning & memory, Raymond's research offers new insights and strategies for medical rehabilitation and K-12 education.

Course Description

Learn about the frontiers of human health from seven of Stanford's most innovative faculty members. Inspired by a format used at the TED Conference (http://www.ted.com), each speaker delivers a highly engaging talk in just 10-20 minutes about his or her research. Learn about Stanford's newest and most exciting discoveries in neuroscience, bioengineering, brain imaging, psychology, and more.

Course Index

1. Building a Circuit-Diagram for the Brain (Jennifer Raymond)
2. Understanding Blindness and the Brain (Brian Wandell)
3. Brain-Computer Interfaces
4. Controlling the Brain with Light (Karl Deisseroth)
5. Googling the Brain on a Chip (Kwabena Boahen)
6. Visualizing Desire (Brian Knutson)
7. Deafness: Emerging Strategies for a Cure (Stefan Heller)