Rebecca Brachman
Neuroscientist | Preventing Mental Illness & Unlocking Human Potential
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Rebecca Brachman is a pioneering neuroscientist whose research is transforming how we understand and treat mental illness. As a faculty member at Columbia University, she has dedicated her career to developing novel preventative therapies that target the brain's resilience mechanisms.
Brachman's groundbreaking work has been featured in Nature, Science, and The New York Times, earning her the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Her TED Talk exploring the biological roots of resilience has inspired millions.
Brachman's keynotes reveal the latest neuroscience insights that can help individuals, teams, and organizations unlock higher levels of mental and emotional well-being.
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A new class of drug that could prevent depression and PTSD
Current treatments for depression and PTSD only suppress symptoms, if they work at all. What if we could prevent these diseases from developing altogether? Neuroscientist and TED Fellow Rebecca Brachman shares the story of her team's accidental discovery of a new class of drug that, for the first time ever, could prevent the negative effects of stress -- and boost a person's ability to recover and grow. Learn how these resilience-enhancing drugs could change the way we treat mental illness.
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