Immortal Thoughts

December 14, 2015 | By Elizabeth Shestak

When it comes to the brain, so much is still unknown. Researchers at BrainHub, an initiative at Carnegie Mellon University, are looking for answers. One question in particular brought a panel of experts together at CMU—whether “downloading consciousness” is a future possibility or merely science fiction.

Gridiron Dementia

May 1, 2015 | By Nicholas Ducassi

Bennet Omalu doesn’t play football, but the neuropathologist—with an MBA from Carnegie Mellon—may leave a lasting impact on the game far greater than any player, coach, or owner, through his discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy