Simons Foundation Lectures

The 2025 lecture series in neuroscience and autism science is “Diverse Brains.” There is a remarkable variety and complexity of brains across the phylogenetic tree, from tardigrades to humans. In this series, scientists will delve into how differences in brain structure and function contribute to the diverse ways species perceive, interact with and experience the world. Discussions will center around observations that highlight the range and breadth of how neural activity of diverse brains enacts the arc from sensation to action.