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Catch-up – Working in a Computational Lab
September 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A weekly gathering to discuss careers and research topics, inspired by 17th and 18th century salons from Paris, with a modern twist. These sessions combine livestreams, guest speakers and group chat to exchange ideas, challenge, influence, inspire and educate.
In this session we talk about Working in a Computational Lab.
Imagine a world where every code line and data set holds the potential to revolutionise how we understand the universe. In the fast-paced environment of a computational lab, you’re not just pushing buttons; you’re pushing the very limits of science and technology. Here, amidst the hum of supercomputers, are decoded the complexities of everything from human genes to the workings on the brain. But what happens when the rush to achieve breakthroughs leads us to overlook the ethical dimensions of our work? Or when that code simply won’t compile? Today, in the Salon we invite you to dive into the hidden world of computational labs, where every discovery is not just about scientific achievement but also about the profound responsibility we bear towards society, and our code.
Speakers
Dr Connor Richardson – is an NIHR / Alzheimer’s Society Dem Comm Fellow at Newcatle University. A biomedical scientist by training, he began my career his cancer pharmacology researching Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerase (PARP) inhibitors and bio-imaging of dermal immunology. His postgraduate work has focused on epidemiology, advanced statistics and Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence in the fields of ageing, dementia and neuropathology.
Dr Sarah Faber – completed her PhD at the University of Toronto on the brain dynamics of music listening across the adult lifespan. She developed analytical frameworks for music and brain data that she will use to understand the efficacy of music-based interventions for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Her interest in music in health care stems from her past work as a music therapist in long-term care and adult mental health. Music’s profound and enduring connection throughout the lifespan inspires her research work and she is a fierce advocate for cross-disciplinary collaboration between music therapy and computational fields. She is completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Simon Fraser University’s Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology under the supervision of Dr Randy McIntosh.
Programme
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