Presidential Lectures 2025

Free public talks that spotlight groundbreaking research.

This series spotlights groundbreaking research across neuroscience and autism, physics, biology, and mathematics and computer science. Featuring leading scientists and mathematicians, these talks foster discussion and discovery within the New York City research community.

Neuroscience & Autism

Brain and Body: Communication and Connection

Past Events

Mapping Computation on Neural Circuits

Lecture

November 5, 2025

6–7 p.m. ET

Speaker

Gilles Laurent

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From Connectome to Computation: Linking Circuits and Behavior in the Fly

Lecture

October 8, 2025

6–7 p.m. ET

Speaker

Mala Murthy

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Lessons on Family Relationships From Poison Frogs

Lecture

May 14, 2025

6–7 p.m. ET

Speaker

Lauren O'Connell

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