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Monday, March 25, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

IP101 & Commercialization Lecture

Abstract

This session covers the basics of Intellectual Property (IP) protection with a focus on patents.

You’ll learn about the different types of IP protection available and some of the most common pitfalls to avoid. Learn about the resources available to you at the University of Waterloo, including the Waterloo Commercialization Office (WatCo). Hear how IP is used to commercialize technology through licensing or start-up creation. Included is a brief discussion on “Are You an Inventor?", this highlights some key points for consideration as this issue has come up when there may be a misunderstanding between Faculty and Grad Students.” Also included are some helpful tips for those interested in creating a Start-Up.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:10 pm - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Profs Present - The social neuroscience of eating: Why it matters for you and your patients

Abstract

Eating is part of everyday life and takes on special significance for all of us at one point or another. Nearly all cultural activities take place in the presence of foods, many with an emphasis on accentuated flavour, colour, and texture. Celebration of life through food is common around the world, and this is a hint as to the special significance of food in our lives. But what makes food desirable, and worthy of expressing joy and celebration? Does any of this matter for patients in healthcare settings? In this talk I will explore the special significance of food in cultures around the world, and the role that the brain plays in rendering food worthy of special significance. This will be a different take on food and eating than would be prescribed by a conventional focus on health promotion; however, the key to addressing the need for flavour and the relationship between flavour and other sensory dimensions of foods will be explored as critical to promoting healthy diets. Brain networks involved in restraint, indulgence and decision-making will be given special consideration, and we will review some findings from the neuroimaging and brain stimulation literature. Importantly, our coverage of the topic of eating will be framed by the evolutionarily ancient roots of the drive toward calorie maximization present in nearly all heterotrophic organisms, including herbivores and carnivores, but especially omnivores (e.g., humans). We will conclude with a discussion of why understanding these dynamics are critical to consider when tailoring menu options and dietary prescriptions for patients, and why we should consider the relationship between brain health and eating as being a reciprocal one.  

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Clinical Council Launch Event

Join us for our Clinical Council launch event on March 27, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to learn who is on the inaugural Clinical Council, hear their perspectives on future opportunities for improving the healthcare system, learn about the application process for dedicated time to engage with clinicians, and additional opportunities to interact with the Clinical Council.

Registration is limited, so please apply early. If you are unable to attend, information about the Clinical Council and additional opportunities to engage with the Clinical Council can be found on our website

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 11:11 am - 12:12 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Lightning Research Ideation Talk

The first lightning talks will occur in May, and will be an opportunity for researchers to present their current projects or planned future works to the Clinical Council and have the opportunity to find potential partnerships, or get feedback on their ideas from a clinical perspective. Researchers will need to apply to participate in this event.