Biofeedback & the Signals We Miss
Tracking biofeedback throughout the day can open new windows into how we understand our bodies and brains. This event explores how wearable brain-monitoring tools can help improve focus, performance, and mental health, as well as how early warning signs of Alzheimer’s may be revealed through everyday signals, such as how we speak or move. Join us for a fascinating and accessible look at how these devices are bringing brain science into daily life.
Meet the Speakers!
Greg Appelbaum (he/him)
Applied Neuroscience to Improve Humanity
Everyone has a brain and everyone can learn, but how can brain science help us learn better? In this talk, I will discuss applied science that explores principles of neuroplasticity and the use of brain measurements and neurofeedback to speed up learning and make it more durable. Topics will include mental health, musical flow states, and sports performance.
Cynthia Nyongesa (she/her/hers)
The Brain Can't Keep a Secret: How Your Voice and Eyes Reveal Pattern in Alzheimer's Years Before You Know
Alzheimer's starts changing the brain about fifteen years before anyone gets diagnosed, and it turns out the brain is bad at hiding it. Your voice, your eyes, even the way you tell a story all give the secret away. I'll walk you through what we've found, and why catching this disease early is probably going to happen on your phone, not in a hospital.