Brain Awareness Teacher Workshop
Saturday, January 21, 9:00am-12:00pm
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: How Diet Influences Brain Health
Presenter: Gary Wenk, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience & Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics, The Ohio State University and Medical Center
Find out more about Dr. Wenk's work at his Your Brain on Food blog.
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Schedule
9:00–10:00am Networking and Continental Breakfast (optional)
10:00–10:15am Welcome
10:15–11:15am Food for Thought, Gary Wenk, Ph.D.
11:15–12:00pm Questions and Answers
Location
This event takes place in the OHSU Auditorium, #1 on the campus map.
Parking Information
If you are driving, please visit OHSU Marquam Hill for directions. Once you reach the OHSU Auditorium, a parking attendant will be on hand to direct you to the closest parking spot. Parking is free on Saturdays.
Public Transportation to OHSU
OHSU is served by TriMet's No. 8 bus (Jackson Park) which runs every 20 minutes on Saturdays.The No. 8 bus makes several stops within OHSU - the closest to the OHSU Auditorium is the BICC (Biomedical Information and Communications Center), #17 on the campus map. Take the stairs up 2 flights from the BICC drop-off and cross the pedestrian bridge. You will see the OHSU Auditorium on your left.
Call 503-238-RIDE during weekday office hours or visit TriMet for trip-planning help.
Special Opportunity
If you are among the first 250 teachers to register for the OHSU workshop, you will be eligible to receive a complimentary ticket* to BODY WORLDS & The Brain on exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry through March 4, 2012.
This is a unique opportunity to see more than 200 authentic human specimens, all impeccably dissected and preserved through the process of Plastination. The exhibit includes an emphasis on the brain inspired by the latest findings in neuroscience on brain development and function, brain disease and disorders, and brain performance and improvement.
*You will receive your complimentary ticket on the day of the workshop. Please note: you must be present to qualify. Tickets expire February 29, 2012. A limited number of BODY WORLDS tickets are being provided to the rural site hosts for distribution to rural teachers. Contact site coordinators for details.
Do you live outside the Portland Metro region?
You may attend this event via videoconference at the following sites.
Location: Register with site coordinators:
Bend, St. Charles Hospital Debbie Cole
Condon, North Central ESD Brenna Dunlap
Coos Bay, South Coast ESD Dianne Halbert
Florence, Lane Community College Dianne Halbert
Gold Beach, Curry General Hospital Dianne Halbert
La Grande, EOU Brenna Dunlap
Newport, Pacific Communities Hospital Karen Bondley
Ontario, Treasure Valley CC Brenna Dunlap
Pendleton, InterMountain ESD Brenna Dunlap
Roseburg, Mercy Medical Center Dianne Halbert
