Led by: NYAS Director of Life Sciences Melanie Brickman Borchard, PhD, MSc
Keynote Speaker: Humin founding neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson
New York Academy of Sciences hosts The Neuroscience of Kindness, a one-day conference examining what happens in the brain when we act with compassion and how nurturing kindness can improve individual and societal well-being. Bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, educators, and public health experts, the event explores the biological, psychological, and social foundations of prosocial behavior across the lifespan.
In this session, you’ll explore:
- How kindness is expressed in the brain and nervous system
- The role of early relationships, development, and evolution in shaping prosocial behavior
- The measurable effects of kindness and altruism on physical and mental health
- Practical strategies for cultivating kindness in communities, workplaces, and institutions
