20 454J - Neurotechnology Ventures

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Special seminar focusing on the challenges of envisioning, planning, and building start-ups that are commercializing innovations from neuroscience and the blossoming domain of neuroengineering. Topics include neuroimaging and diagnostics, psychophysiology, rehab feedback, affective computing, neurotherapeutics, surgical tools, neuropharmaceuticals, deep brain stimulation, prosthetics and neurobionics, artificial senses, nerve regeneration, and more. Each class is devoted to a specific topic area. The first hour covers the topic in survey form. The second hour is dedicated to a live case study of a specific organization. A broad spectrum of issues, from the deeply technical through market opportunity, is explored in each class.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

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Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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