First Meeting of the International Brain Research Organization (1961) - IBRO was established to promote international collaboration in all aspects of brain research.
Publication of "The Astonishing Hypothesis" by Francis Crick (1994) - The Nobel laureate presented his scientific exploration of consciousness, proposing that all aspects of mental experience are purely physical processes occurring in the brain.
First Use of Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression (2005) - Pioneering clinical trial showed promising results for this neurosurgical intervention in severe depression.