Your Professional Body and Global Network for Applied Neuroscience
Image by Santiago Ramon y Cajal (purkinje neuron from the human cerebellum, ca. 1900 Cajal Institute CSIC Madrid) (wikipedia commons)
ANA is on a mission to empower ethically applied neuroscience for global social impact, bridging the translation gap between remarkable advancements in our understanding of the brain and nervous system, and you!
🌍 ANA Mental Health & AI Symposium
14 MAY 2026 - London and streamed worldwide
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FREE to registered ANA Members
AI, BRAIN TECH AND REAL-WORLD CARE
Building Technology We Can Trust for Mental Health
This flagship event will form part of a week-long programme of initiatives running from 11–15 May, during Mental Health Awareness Month. Brought to you by ANA’s global community of applied neuroscientists, clinicians, researchers, technologists, and invited guest experts
what you will explore:
14:30 — Opening Keynote: Making Sense of Brain Technology and Mental Health
Charlotte Massey (Behavioural Data Scientist, Enriched Analysis; ANA Advisor)
🎥 Recording 1 (5 mins) Mental Health AI: What the Evidence Really Tells Us (Personal Perspective)
Aneta Herrenschmidt Moller (Independent Researcher, Applied Neuroscientist)
15:10 — The Statistical Ghost: AI in Mental Health
Kevin Flanagan (Technology Entrepreneur & Finance Professional)
🎥 Recording 2 (5 mins) The Benefits of Applying Mental Health AI in Crohn’s Disease
Shalvi Arunprakush (Student of Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health)
16:10 — Building AI Tools We Can Trust
How We Make Sure Brain Technology Is Safe and Supportive
Lewis Hotchkiss (Senior Research Officer, DPUK & SeRP)
17:00 — Fireside Chat — Precision Psychiatry in an AI World
Dr Paris Alexandros Lalousis (Lecturer (Assistant Professor), King’s College London (IoPPN)
Lead, Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health (AIM) Lab)
18:15 — One HealthTech (OHT): Lived Experience in a Digital World
One HealthTech is a global, volunteer-led community working to make health, care, and life sciences more equitable, inclusive, and accessible. You will meet:
Breda Spillane (OHT Fellow, Systemic Innovator NHS, VCSE, and Local Government)
Klaudia Budniak (OHT Fellow, Senior Prog Manager, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
19:15 — Closing Reflections
Charlotte Massey
19:30 — Networking & Lite Refreshments
An opportunity to connect!
IN-PERSON AND LIVE STREAMING WORLDWIDE
Qualified Neuroscientist, Applied Neuroscientist, or Allied Discipline
Full Members hold an MSc or higher in neuroscience, applied neuroscience, neuropsychology, neuropsychiatry, or a medical or research degree with neuroscience as a core component.
Academic or Professional, Advancing Neuroscience Applications in your work
Associate Members hold an MSc or higher degree in a field outside of neuroscience or equivalent professional qualifications and are interested in integrating neuroscience applications into their work.
Student Members are those currently studying neuroscience, applied neuroscience, or an allied discipline with a core neuroscience component, such as a medical, psychiatry or psychology degree.
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What is Applied Neuroscience and how can it help you and me?
Neuroscience is constantly producing remarkable advancements in our understanding of the brain and nervous systems cellular and molecular structure, function and processes that dictate our every thought, our thinking about thinking, action and behaviours.
In recent years there has been growing interest in findings from neuroscience research, beyond the domain of the natural sciences. Translating and applying the research into a societal context for lasting improvements in human health, the economy, and society as a whole.
The role of language and critique in such Science Communication, bridging discoveries with demand, relies on an evidence-base that is translated ethically and free from dominant interests and ideologies. ANA's vision is empowering ethically applied neuroscience for global impact.
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