As momentum continues to build around brain health research across Texas, UT Arlington and Cook Children’s are bringing together researchers, clinicians, faculty, trainees, students, and industry partners to explore new opportunities for collaboration that advance brain health across the lifespan.
From pediatric neuroscience and precision medicine to aging, neurodegeneration, artificial intelligence, and translational research, this symposium is designed to spark interdisciplinary partnerships and drive innovation across the continuum of brain health.
Symposium Goals
Integrate Lifespan Brain Health Research
Promote collaboration between pediatric and adult neuroscience researchers to identify shared mechanisms, early biomarkers, and intervention targets across conditions including:
EpilepsyNeurodevelopmental disordersStrokeAlzheimer’s diseaseNeurodegenerative disorders
Accelerate Translational and Preventive Strategies
Explore innovative approaches that support:
NeuroimagingNeuromodulationDigital health technologiesArtificial intelligencePrecision medicineEarly diagnosis and intervention
Build a Statewide Research Network
Develop a Texas-wide consortium connecting:
Academic institutionsHealthcare systemsIndustry partnersCommunity organizationsto pursue collaborative research, workforce development, data sharing, and competitive funding opportunities.