IHMC lecture series continues

Dr. Dave Rabin [Photo courtesy IHMC]

On Oct. 10 at its campus in downtown Ocala, the Institute for Human & Machine Cognition’s evening lecture series will feature Dr. Dave Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, entrepreneur and inventor who has studied resilience and the impact of chronic stress for more than 15 years.

Rabin also specializes in treatment-resistant mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosomatic disorders, personality disorders, chronic pain disorders, insomnia and substance use disorders using minimal and non-invasive treatment strategies.

The doctor was born and raised in California. He pursued his bachelor’s degree in biology at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a minor in philosophy. He earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience in 2013, received his MD in medicine from the Albany Medical college in 2014 and, from 2014 to 2018, trained in psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is the chief medical officer and co-founder of Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus and relaxation, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain.

In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Rabin is executive director of The Board of Medicine and a psychedelic clinical researcher currently evaluating the mechanism of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in treatment-resistant mental illnesses.

Rabin comes from a rather studious family. His father is an ophthalmologist and electrical engineer, and his mother is a neurologist and author. His younger brothers have careers as an ophthalmologist and a math teacher. Rabin has been married to Kathryn Fantauzzi, CEO and co-founder of Apollo Neuroscience, since 2016. The couple splits their time between Monterey, CA, and Pittsburgh, PA.

In Ocala, Rabin will lecture on “The Art and Neuroscience of Self-Healing and Learning.” He said the talk will explore the transformative potential of neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form new connections, adapt and grow.

“This lecture will delve into practical strategies for harnessing neuroplasticity to enhance learning, memory and emotional wellbeing. I will cover techniques such as breathwork, touch, movement and the use of psychedelics and technology to facilitate personal growth and address mental health challenges like trauma, depression and stress. Attendees will gain insights into optimizing brain function to build new habits, acquire skills and long-lasting resilience,” Rabin said.

Other lectures in the series will include, on Nov. 6, Dr. Todd Manini, a University of Florida professor and chief of clinical and population health integration at UF’s College of Medicine. He also serves as director of UF’s Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center. On Dec. 10, the speaker will be Dr. Tim Broderick, IHMC’s Chief Science Officer and Senior Research Scientist. He helps shape research strategy and performs high impact research focused on enhancing human health and performance in extreme environments.

IHMC is located at 15 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala. Each lecture begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m., with the talk beginning at 6 p.m. Seating is limited. Guests should RSVP to ihmc-20241010.eventbrite.com or call (352) 387-3050 to reserve a spot. To learn more, go to ihmc.us/life/evening_lectures/ocala-lecture-series/