11

March

3:00 pm
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4:00 pm

Brain Health & The Global Brain Economy

Main Room
March 11, 2025
The Riley Building 315 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

Harris Eyre, will lead a discussion of distinguished experts and special guests on the role of Texas and the future of the global brain economy, including the future of neuroengineering, neuroscience, global partnerships and more. Confirmed speakers include:

  • Harris Eyre, Lead and Senior Fellow, Neuro-Policy, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
  • Giulio Taglialatela, Director of the UTMB Moody Brain Health Institute
  • Kana Enomoto, Director of Brain Health, McKinsey Health Institute 
  • Ronel Golden - Philanthropist & book about neuroscience of domestic violence

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SESSION RECAP

Texas House hosted an insightful discussion on the future of the global brain economy, kicking off with opening remarks from Texas State Representative Greg Bonnen, a neurosurgeon and Chair of the House Appropriations Committee.

Led by Harris Eyre of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, the panel featured Giulio Taglialatela (UTMB Moody Brain Health Institute), Kana Enomoto (McKinsey Health Institute), and Ronel Golden (philanthropist & author). Together, they explored neuroengineering, neuroscience, and global partnerships, emphasizing Texas’s growing leadership in brain health innovation.