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How John Donoghue’s BrainGate Pioneered Brain-Computer Interfaces
In a career spanning 40 years, John Donoghue pioneered brain-computer interfaces and spawned a multibillion-dollar industry. He started out just wanting to help people with paralysis.
Hunger may play a role in alcohol addiction, new study finds
Brown University scientists conducting experiments with fruit flies found that hunger drives cravings for alcohol, providing context for understanding similar processes in the human brain.
From the Lab: Frederike Petzschner maps mind-body connections for improved well-being
The Brown University cognitive neuroscientist studies how the brain and body interact, with the goal of translating insights into treatments and solutions for patients facing a variety of health challenges.
Community Spotlight: Joyce Gao '24
In addition to her work as Research Assistant and Lab Manager in the lab of Stephanie Jones, Joyce Gao '24 is a talented artist. Her “Human Neocortical Neurosolver” comic was inspired by the research tool created in the Jones lab, which you can learn more about here and in Carney's Research Toolbox.
Brown University to lead national institute focused on intuitive, trustworthy AI assistants
A new institute, based at Brown and supported by a $20 million National Science Foundation grant, will convene researchers to guide development of a new generation of AI assistants for use in mental and behavioral health.
$1.3 million grant to Brown to expand research on the role of blood-brain barrier in decision making
Researchers from Brown’s Carney Institute will investigate how the blood-brain barrier is involved in transmitting information to the brain, informing potential treatments for brain diseases and disorders.