Where is Cognitive Science Heading?

Social cognitive neuroscience: where are we heading?

Humans crave the company of others and suffer profoundly if temporarily isolated from society. Much of the brain must have evolved to deal with social communication and we are increasingly learning more about the neurophysiological basis of social cognition. Here, we explore some of the reasons why social cognitive neuroscience is captivating the interest of many researchers. We focus on its fu...

Where is Patient Safety Research and Practice Heading? A Response to Recent Commentaries

ANCA disease: where is this field heading?

ANCA disease remains a subject of great experimental and clinical interest. The subcategories of names and descriptions for this collection of vasculitides and necrotizing glomerulonephritides is still a subject of some debate. The various forms of ANCA disease share some characteristics, and similar therapies are often recommended for overlapping categories of disease. The immunopathogenic eff...

Data Mining: Where is it Heading? (Panel)

Data mining is a promising field in which research and development activities are flourishing. It is also a young field with vast, unexplored territories. How can we contribute significantly to this fast expanding, multi-disciplinary field? This panel will bring database researchers together to share different views and insights on the issues in the field. Data mining has attracted popular inte...

Is family medicine ready to look where it is heading?

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