Luskin conference to discuss implications of neuroscience in society
By Chandini Soni
Oct. 9, 2015 1:56 a.m.
UCLA will host the first Luskin Neuroscience and Society Conference Friday to allow faculty from different parts of campus to discuss the implications of neuroscience in everyday life.
The Luskin Neuroscience and Society Conference will cover topics such as prejudice, the ethics of brain stimulation, education, music and policy. It will be held at Korn Convocation Hall in the Anderson School of Management.
“Given all the progress that is being made in neuroscience these days, the discoveries (in this field) have very broad implications that go beyond boundaries of medicine,” said Andrew Leuchter, chair of the conference, director of Neuromodulation Division at the Semel Institute and professor of psychiatry. “They have effects on law, humanities, policy and education.”
Faculty from various fields such as behavioral economics, law, musicology and neuroscience will be presenting at the event. One speaker will discuss research on how prejudice and discrimination are reflected in brain function.
“We may be able to approach issues like diversity not just from a societal standpoint, but also from a scientific standpoint,” Leuchter said
Leuchter said he expects more than 400 people, including students, faculty and staff, to attend the conference, and others interested in attending can sign up for the waitlist online. The conference will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Compiled by Chandini Soni, Bruin senior staff.
