Lectures & Events
More than simply a presentation, each Brain Awareness Season lecture is a destination event. Every lecture in our series brings opportunities for audience participation, receptions, refreshments and book signings.
2013 Lecture Series: Mysteries of the Mind – What are we learning about the hidden secrets of the brain?
In previous years we have attracted some of the most renowned names in brain science, including:
- Guy McKhann, M.D.,/ Marilyn Albert,Ph.D Johns Hopkins University, Dana authors, “Keep Your Brain Young: The Complete Guide To Physical and Emotional Health and Longevity”
- Thomas Insel, M.D., Director, National Institute of Mental Health
- Terrence Sejnowski, Ph.D., Salk Institute, author: “LIARS, LOVERS AND HEROES: New Discoveries About How We Become Who We Are”
- Paula Apsell, Executive Director of NOVA
- Floyd Bloom, M.D., Salk Institute, co-author: “The Dana Guide to Brain Health”
- Gary Small, M.D., UCLA Center on Aging, author: “The Memory Bible”
- Ira Flatow, Host of NPR’s “Talk of the Nation: Science Friday”
- Eric Kandel, Nobel Prize winner
In addition to lectures, Brain Awareness Season offers a variety of activities designed to inspire and educate, including:
- Teaching children and their families about the brain at the Brain Fair
- Partnering with disease advocacy groups to build more connections for affected individuals
- Engaging elected officials
- Helping with medical information
- Building better awareness of critical brain safety and health messages
- Increasing science interest and literacy to all ages
