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| Brain Awareness 2004! Schedule of Events
Programs for Everyone: Tuesday, March
2nd 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dr.
Roger Cone Opening remarks by Dr. Robert Kesterson, Vanderbilt University Obesity has become a national crisis. Hear the latest scientific findings about obesity and the obesity epidemic in this country. Refreshments immediately following the presentation Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, the Vanderbilt Diabetes Center, the Adventure Science Center and the Vanderbilt Brain Institute Tuesday, March
16th 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dr.
Reid Thompson Introduction by Sheila Bates, Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center Brain cancer is a complex disease that affects more than 17,000 Americans each year. Because of its delicate location, patients with brain tumors face a unique set of issues and concerns. In addition to improved treatment methods, genetic research is ushering in an era of new hope against the disease. Join us for a discussion of the latest developments in brain cancer research and treatment, and Vanderbilt's new Brain Tumor Center. Light supper is provided Free parking in South Garage, 24 Ave. S. and Pierce Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center and the Vanderbilt Brain Institute For further information call 615-936-5855 or see http://www.vicc.org/ Thursday, March
18th 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dr.
Patricia Churchland Introduction by Jeffrey Schall, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University We hold people responsible for their actions assuming that their behavior is freely chosen. But behavior comes from the brain so one may question whether any choice is ever free. Join us for a discussion about how neuroscience is shedding light on this interesting puzzle. Refreshments immediately following the presentation Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt University Department of Philosophy, the Vanderbilt Center for Integrative and Cognitive Neuroscience, and the Vanderbilt Brain Institute Parking is available in the 25th Avenue Garage (corner of 25th Ave. S. and Highland – use 25th Avenue entrance) for $2.00 Tuesday, March 23rd: Brain Awareness Keynote Address The End of Stress As We Know It 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dr.
Bruce McEwen Introduction by Dr. Randy Blakely, Vanderbilt University What are the links between stress, health, and disease? Join us for a fascinating discussion about how the cumulative wear and tear of life is connected to disease and about the many protective effects that the body's response to stress has when properly managed. After his talk Dr. McEwen will sign copies of his book The End of Stress As We Know It. The Vanderbilt University Bookstore will be on site selling the books. Refreshments immediately following the presentation Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Center for Molecular Neuroscience, the Adventure Science Center and the Vanderbilt Brain Institute Support for this keynote lecture provided by a grant from the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Thursday, March 25th Escalated Aggression: ‘Vicious’ GABA and ‘Placid’ Serotonin 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dr.
Klaus Miczek Introduction by Dr. Craig Kennedy, Vanderbilt University Dr. Miczek will describe how individuals differ in behavior, physiology and even at the molecular & cellular level in their vulnerability to the aggression-heightening effects of alcohol, stimulants and opiates. He will discuss molecular, genetic, and cellular events in the brain initiated by an aggressive episode. Refreshments immediately following the presentation Co-sponsored by the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development and the Vanderbilt Brain Institute Parking is available in spaces 52-170 at the Wesley Place Garage on 21st Avenue South and Scarritt Place at standard Central Parking rates Tuesday, March 30th Reading, Creativity, and the Brain (Lecture Handout & Supplemental Reading) 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Dr.
Georgene Troseth Caresa
Young Performance by the Library Performing Artists before the lecture Introduction by Dr. Andrea Baruchin, Vanderbilt Brain Institute How are reading, creativity and the brain connected? Join us for a discussion of how the brain functions during reading for typical and atypical readers, and how creativity is enhanced by reading. Refreshments immediately following the presentation Co-sponsored by the Nashville Public Library, the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development, and the Vanderbilt Brain Institute Parking available in the parking garage behind the library (off Commerce Street between 6th & 7th) – tickets validated in the library for a reduced parking fee Hard copies of the Brain Awareness 2004! brochure are available by request. For more information, call 615-936-2637 or email: brain.institute@vanderbilt.edu. For a printable Brain Awareness 2004! Events Flyer, click HERE |
