The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is breaking down barriers by pioneering groundbreaking and innovative advances in brain health. RNI's status as a leader in battling Alzheimer's, opioid addiction and in enhancing human performance will take a step forward with the debut of its new Innovation Center (May 15) and convening of the inaugural Summit May 16-17 in Morgantown.
We are waiving the fee for all faculty and staff to attend so you have the opportunity to participate in the live exhibitions, keynotes, panels and discussion and learn how the RNI is truly impacting the world by transforming the future of brain health! Your registrationmust be received by May 7. *Directions on how to register are below.
RNI is bringing together the world’s leading neuroscientists, healthcare practitioners, military researchers, industry partners and patients – changemakers who are working together to accelerate innovation and discovery. They will share firsthand perspectives on the newest and most promising innovations around treating Alzheimer’s disease, addiction, and chronic pain, in addition to ways to improve brain health, performance, resiliency, and recovery.
The event will also feature a tour of the RNI’s new Innovation Center, which will officially open in May 2019.
Some of the noted speakers include:
- Sam Quinones, Journalist and bestselling author of DREAMLAND
- Neal Brown, Head Coach, WVU Football
- Lindsay R. Chura, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at the Global Council of Brain Health and Senior Policy and Research Advisor for AARP
- Rebekah Gee, MD, Secretary of Health for the State of Louisiana
- David “Ted” George, MD, Senior Scientist, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- Major General James Hoyer, The Adjutant General, West Virginia
Remember to register by May 7 at the RNI Summit site. Directions:
- Click on the “Register” link on the RNI Summit site
- Under “Attendee Type,” choose “WVU Faculty/Staff”
- Click through the link to the registration form
- Make sure you have your WVU ID available to include. If you’re not sure what your number is, it can be found at login.wvu.edu.
