/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ The field of neurotechnology, the focus of this blog, encompasses advances in brain science (neurons), information technology (bits) and bioengineering (genes). Up for discussion and analysis: the political, economic, ethical, and social forces that will shape the future of what will be one of the most important and fascinating stories of the coming decades. en-us zack@neuroinsights.com 2006-01-25T12:08:29-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2006/01/25/womens_technology_cluster_hosts_stem_cell_conference.php The Women's Technology Cluster is hosting a one-day Stem Cell conference at UCSF Mission Bay on February 7th. Over 30 internationally renowned panelists from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, and Singapore will explore the potential challenges to... 47086@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ SF Focus 2006-01-25T12:08:29-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2004/07/23/she19_inspiring_women_to_vote.php Last night I attended a fundraiser for She19, a recently formed movement focused on getting more women to vote. Why? Check out these astounding stats: • 22 Million unmarried women who were eligible to vote did not cast ballots in... 4264@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ SF Focus 2004-07-23T15:59:05-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2004/06/06/bio_2004_conference_june_69_san_francisco.php The BIO 2004 Annual International Convention that begins today in San Francisco is the world's largest biotechnology gathering. BIO 2004 runs June 6-9 at the Moscone Center and offers 23 tracks of programming, including sessions on policy, finance, business development,... 4230@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ SF Focus 2004-06-06T14:33:51-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2004/02/11/gavin_newsom_sf_mayor_to_support_same_sex_marriage.php "A little more than a month ago, I took the oath of office here at City Hall and swore to uphold California's Constitution, which clearly outlaws all forms of discrimination," Gavin Newsom said. "Denying basic rights to members of our... 4109@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ SF Focus 2004-02-11T08:43:35-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2003/09/15/dear_chronicle_watch.php 4001@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ SF Focus 2003-09-15T12:53:32-05:00 http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2003/08/14/brain_waves_at_the_bay_area_futurist_salon.php 3983@/home/corante/public_html/brainwaves/ SF Focus 2003-08-14T14:21:13-05:00