Duke Institute for Brain Sciences

Nita Farahany worries that in the not-too-distant future, our thoughts will no longer will be our own. Her solution? A new human right to cognitive liberty. A foremost expert on the ethical, legal, and social implications of these emerging technologies, Farahany frequently shares her expertise with leaders in business, science, law, and government. Learn more about this #Duke100 trailblazer: https://lnkd.in/exuxJXZf

"I came to Duke as a mechanical engineer doing research in oil and gas, so I had no experience with biology, let alone the brain ... I hadn’t picked up a pipette since general chemistry in undergrad, and now I make cerebral organoids from human stem cells to study neuroinflammation." From engineering to growing brains-in-a-dish, Paris Brown has charted a fascinating course to Durham to pursue her PhD in biomedical engineering. At Duke, she's growing nerve cells to better understand neuroinflammation all while flying towards a future in neuroethics and science policy. Outside the lab, you might spot Paris situated in front of a pottery wheel, exploring state parks, or taking her pilot's license. https://lnkd.in/e-SWrjri

Matthew Slayton: Branching Music, Mind, and Memory ???? ? "If you do a composition Ph.D., you typically have some kind of academic component. I said, I'm going to do a science project, and the more I did science, the more I got into it. And then, when it aligned that there could be a translational focus for me, I started to get really excited about neuroscience." ? Dive into our latest #TraineeSpotlight series as Matthew gives us a peek into his unique journey from neurolinguistics and classical music composition to cutting-edge research in TMS and memory enhancement. A New Jersey native who's made the Bull City his second home, Matthew spends his time away from the lab composing video game soundtracks. ? Discover more about Matthew’s innovative work and musical ventures ? https://lnkd.in/ebFxXyhZ