Are you a neurotech enthusiast interested in building your network and expanding your professional reach? NeurAlbertaTech invites you to join us for our speaker event, natChat - Startups in Neurotech - on Saturday, June 24th. Connect with leading industry professionals and academics, enjoy free food and beverages, and win prizes!
This NAT Chat features guest speakers:
Dr. Perry Kinkaide - with expertise in change management and a background in the biochemistry of memory and neurophysiology of attention, Perry has dedicated his career to promoting innovative, emerging, and advanced technologies that are fundamental to the development of Alberta's economy. Over the years, Perry has co-founded several technology alliances that advance cell therapy, cleantech, and fusion technology. He has also developed an index for monitoring Alberta's economic resilience, which has been instrumental in identifying areas of opportunity for economic growth. Perry's public webcasting network, which features Alberta innovations, has helped to showcase the latest developments in emerging technologies to a broader audience. At the onset of COVID, Perry founded Kinkaide Enterprises Inc. - an international network of over 25,000 participants. Through KEI, Perry continues to provide mentorship and financing for early-stage companies with industry disruptive technologies. Moreover, he serves as a change agent to educate and establish networks capitalizing on the impact of emerging technologies.
Simba Nyazika - a Psychology and Neuroscience graduate from the University of Alberta. Simba firmly believes in the importance of good mental health as a fundamental human right. With over seven years of clinical experience as a Behaviour Consultant, he has supported individuals of all ages struggling with diverse mental health challenges. Simba's passion for mental health has led to the creation of groundbreaking initiatives, including the world's first mobile virtual reality-based brain training program, Cognilit, and the successful development of RehabVR - a cognitive rehabilitation program to support stroke recovery, in partnership with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital. As a co-founder of Lenica Research Group, Simba and his team are dedicated to creating a neurocognitive platform that has the potential to revolutionize mental health on a global scale.
Dr. Ty McKinney - a Psychology graduate from the University of Alberta. Dr. McKinney completed his Ph.D. at the University of Utah on brainwave technology in mental health assessment. He co-founded 8-Bit Cortex to adapt his research into gamifying corporate burnout risk assessments and improving workplace wellness for everyone. As the Research Director for Branch Out, Dr. McKinney promotes the impact of innovative brain health research and shares this insight with the community. When not thinking about the brain, Ty can be found exploring nature or connecting with Alberta's growing technology ecosystem.