Meeting Reports: USC-Chen Institute Frontiers Forum “Sensation and Motivation”
Meeting Reports
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Apr 24, 2024
Summary
The USC-Chen Institute Frontiers Forum, held on April 24–25, 2024, brought together leading researchers to explore advances in sensation, motivation, and the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Speakers presented cutting-edge findings on topics such as hormonal influences on brain plasticity, neural control of feeding and stress responses, social and prosocial behaviors, and innovative neurotechnologies for sensory restoration. Workshops examined challenges in defining neural cell types, bridging basic research with clinical applications, and understanding the philosophical and practical limits of AI in replicating biological intelligence. The event highlighted the Chen Institute’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing knowledge at the frontiers of brain science.
Summary
The USC-Chen Institute Frontiers Forum, held on April 24–25, 2024, brought together leading researchers to explore advances in sensation, motivation, and the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Speakers presented cutting-edge findings on topics such as hormonal influences on brain plasticity, neural control of feeding and stress responses, social and prosocial behaviors, and innovative neurotechnologies for sensory restoration. Workshops examined challenges in defining neural cell types, bridging basic research with clinical applications, and understanding the philosophical and practical limits of AI in replicating biological intelligence. The event highlighted the Chen Institute’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing knowledge at the frontiers of brain science.
