Join us on February 13th, as Dr. Leonardo Fernandino presents: The Brain Science of Concepts and Language Meaning

This talk will introduce the audience to the neuroscience of conceptual thinking and discuss how recent findings are beginning to reveal the brain basis of language meaning. Come check it out! It just might blow your mind!! 

Leo Fernandino is Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is a cognitive neuroscientist studying the neural mechanisms of semantic memory, concept representation and language comprehension. His research combines computational modeling, functional neuroimaging, brain stimulation, and assessment of neurological patients. 

Join us on January 9th, as Dr. Kyle Kleinbeck presents: Emerging Technology for Addressing Unmet Global Needs in HIV Prevention and Contraception

HIV remains a severe global pandemic, but some regions such as Subsaharan Africa continue to experience particularly concentrated risk especially for women and girls. The unmet need for HIV prevention and care in this region coincides with significant unmet need for modern contraception. While numerous improvements have been made in recent decades around the accessibility of quality sexual and reproductive healthcare for women, girls, and people living with HIV, these unmet needs persist. Why? In this session, we will discuss a number of factors that contribute to these unmet needs including stigma, weak access to resources, and pharmaceutical pricing controversies. We will also dive into several unique and promising products and programs in development to continue to break down these barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare.

Photo credit: Population Council/Hallie Easley

Dr. Kyle Kleinbeck is a pharmaceutical development scientist focused on sexual and reproductive health with over 10 years of experience in the industry, nearly all of which has been spent developing drugs and medical devices with non-profit, mission-based organizations. Kyle received his BS in Pharmacology & Toxicology and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from UW-Madison. He began his career in contract manufacturing for Patheon Pharmaceuticals and quickly transitioned to a Formulation and Manufacturing Scientist role with the Population Council in New York in 2012. Since 2012, Kyle has specialized in formulation chemistry and manufacturing of HIV prevention and contraception products. He is authored on over 25 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 2 patents, and has been a leading scientist in the introduction of 5 different products into Phase 1 clinical trials.