Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Public Talk by Dr. Philip Sabes

Brain-Machine Interfaces offer the promise of helping disabled patients by allowing them to control prosthetic limbs and computer interfaces directly from their brain. Two key challenges remain before these devices are widely available: the development of practical and reliable physical interfaces and the achievement of nearly natural movement. Dr. Philip Sabes will describe the neural science involved and recent technical advances in the field, including work from his laboratory.

Dr. Philip Sabes is a Professor of Physiology at the University of California, San Francisco, and the director of the UCSF Swartz Center for Theoretical Neurobiology. Dr. Sabes was a Sloan Research Fellow and a McKnight Scholar. He and two members of his lab were awarded the 2013 Annual BCI (Brain Computer Interface) Research Award for their work on the development of artificial somatosensory feedback.

Please RSVP starting March 13 at http://philipsabes.bpt.me to reserve your seat and be issued a free ticket to attend the lecture.

Please note:  You must present a printed or electronic ticket at the doors to guarantee your seat in the auditorium.  Seating is limited and first come, first served.  Doors open at 6:00 pm.