Through symposium, conferences, seminars and workshops aimed at different audiences, we seek to disseminate the application of scientific knowledge to social practices
At the Institute of Neurosciences and Public Policies we are convinced that the optimization of decision-making and policy design is one of the crucial tasks in the process of improving the functioning of public institutions, and therefore of the quality of life of the citizen.
Activities
Webinars, talleres y simposios
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20Jul
Creation of the Behavioral Sciences and Public Policies UnitWe are particularly pleased to announce that the INECO Foundation, ...
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28Oct
Symposium 2020: Building Wellness Neuroscience During and After the PandemicIn 2020, the INECO Foundation International Neuroscience Symposium was held ...
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8Oct
Symposium 2019: Brain and Society: The role of Neurosciences in the design of better public policiesOnce again, the INECO Foundation brought some of the most ...
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10Jun
San Juan: Training workshop in neuroscience and behavioral sciences for human developmentAs a result of the agreement signed with the government ...
Since 2018 we have been working together with the Inter-American Development Bank in a Technical Cooperation with the aim of forming the study group of behavioral sciences for social protection and health policies: a life cycle approach.
Since 2018 we have been working together with the Inter-American Development Bank in a Technical Cooperation with the aim of forming the study group of behavioral sciences for social protection and health policies: a life cycle approach.
Projects
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
VACCINES AND DISINFORMATION
MEDICAL DECISION MAKING IN SITUATIONS OF IDEOLOGICAL ETHICAL CONFLICT
Resources
Parenting program to stimulate Cognitive, Affective and Linguistic Development in early childhood
This program consists of conducting awareness, reflection and practice workshops to promote parenting practices that promote the cognitive, affective and linguistic development of boys and girls during early childhood. For this, informative videos were designed that will be reproduced in health centers and will be accompanied by interactive workshops that deepen the content presented.
All the materials we generate are available to download and use for free.
Our Blog
Creation of the Behavioral Sciences and Public Policies Unit
At the launch event, held on Tuesday, July 20, in the Hall of Scientists of
Medications that do not work and “social norm”
An effective and inexpensive intervention to reduce the prescription of unnecessary drugs in older adults
What is “Nudge” and how a “little push” can improve our lives
What does changing the location of food in a cafeteria have in common with placing
Why a happy brain performs better?
What can neuroscience tell us about the well-being of people and nations? Is a happy