Neurotechnology Ventures, Spring 2007

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Neurotechnology Ventures, Spring 2007

Course Numbers: MAS.xxx / 20.454 / 9.455
Instructors: J. Bonsen ~ E.S. Boyden ~ R.G. Ellis-Behnke
Units: H-level ~ 2-0-7 Units
Time: Tuesdays, 7-9pm (8-10pm after daylight savings begins); Begins Tues Feb 6, 2007
Place: Room 46-3002
Special note: Class sessions will be live link to University of Hong Kong

Description

Neurotechnology Ventures is a new seminar and project-oriented course on the challenges of envisioning, planning, and building startups to bring neuroengineering innovations to the world. Each 2-hour class begins with a survey of a broad topic area, and continues with a live-case study of a current, specific, development or commercialization effort in that area. Explorations will cover a broad array of issues ranging from the deeply technical, to the analysis of market realities. Topics Include: Neuroimaging, Neurology/Psychiatry Diagnosis, Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neuropharmacology, Brain Stimulation, Prosthetics, Sensory and Motor Augmentation, Regenerative Neuromedicine, and more. Limited Enrollment – Open to advanced students by permission of instructors. Email neuroven@media.mit.edu two paragraphs summarizing your: (1) Professional Skills & Experience, and (2) Inventive/Entrepreneurial Aspirations. Student Project – Students will work in teams to analyze an opportunity and create a business plan executive summary to solve a major problem through neurotechnology. The project will develop throughout the term, culminating in a final presentation. We expect that some projects may go on to become successful ventures.