2015 Public Neuroscience Events
Canadian Neuroscience Meeting, Public Talks and Café Scientifique in Vancouver May 23-27
Canadian Association for Neuroscience, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and Science World team up to present latest neuroscience research to the public
Approximately 700 leading neuroscientists from across Canada and around the world will be in Vancouver from May 24 to 27 for the 9th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Neuroscience (CAN). The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) has partnered with CAN and Science World British Columbia to host a series of events on May 23 to engage the public with the newest in brain health research.
“This year’s Annual Meeting is an exciting one for us,” says Dr. Kurt Haas, a researcher at DMCBH and Chair of the CAN 2015 Scientific Program Committee. “We’re doing more public outreach, and really trying to capitalize on the public’s interest in neuroscience.”
Public events will take place on Saturday, May 23 at TELUS World of Science in Vancouver.
CAN Public Talks
- May 23, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Free, open to the general public. Space is limited, please RSVP:
https://eventbrite.ca/event/17047247777
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience is bringing together two experts to deliver public lectures that will highlight how our brain works in health and disease.
Dr. Janet Werker, Professor at the Department of Psychology of the University of British Columbia, Canada Research Chair in Psychology, and Director of the Infant Study Centre at UBC, will provide insight on how the brains of babies work, with a lecture titled: “Understanding the foundations of language development by studying the infant brain.”
Learn more about Dr. Werker here:
http://can-acn.org/janet-werker-can2015-public-lecture-speaker
Dr. Jon Stoessl, Professor & Head of Neurology at the University of British Columbia, Co-Director of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Canada Research Chair in Parkinson will help us understand how diseases like Parkinson’s affect brain function, in lecture titled “The Clinic as Laboratory: Lessons from Parkinson’s.”
Learn more about Dr. Stoessl here:
http://can-acn.org/jon-stoessl-can2015-public-lecture-speaker
Café Scientifique
- May 23, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
- Free, open to the general public. Space is limited, please RSVP:
eventbrite.ca
Is the latest research shaking things up?
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, after Alzheimer’s disease. It affects both the motor and non-motor functions of over 100,000 Canadians and 6.3 million people worldwide. Join us for discussion, debate and dessert, as we explore the latest research and developments with professionals working toward improving treatment and finding a cure.
Expert Panelists
- Martin McKeown, Clinical Neurologist at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and Director, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre
- Austen Milnerwood, Researcher at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and Head, Translational Neuroscience, Centre for Applied Neurogenetics
- Noel MacDonald, Caregiver and co-founder of Porridge for Parkinson’s
The event will be moderated by Emily Wight, Communications Manager at DMCBH.
Meet a Scientist
- May 23, all day
- With admission to TELUS World of Science
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at DMCBH and the University of British Columbia will be interacting with guests of TELUS World of Science throughout the Centre. Students have designed family friendly demonstrations and activities based on their neuroscience research. Come ask a question, meet a scientist and learn a little more about the human brain!
Canadian Association for Neuroscience:
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience is the largest association dedicated to the promotion of all fields of neuroscience research in Canada. The association has been organizing a yearly annual meeting since 2007.
Canadian Neuroscience Meeting
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience is holding its 9th Annual Meeting in Vancouver, May 24 to 27 2015. Held yearly since 2007, it brings together researchers working in all fields of neuroscience research. Organized by neuroscientists and for neuroscientists, it highlights the best and most novel neuroscience research in Canada every year. Only registered neuroscientists can participate, but credentialed journalists can attend and report on presentations. Learn more about this meeting at:
http://can-acn.org/meeting2015
Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health comprises more than 250 investigators with multidisciplinary expertise, bridging basic science and clinical care in a state-of-the-art facility on UBC’s Point Grey campus. The Centre provides opportunities for education, collaboration, and interaction with patients from across BC. The Centre is the largest and most comprehensive brain care and research centre in Canada, and is a partnership of the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.
Science World British Columbia
Science World British Columbia is a not-for-profit organization that engages British Columbians in science and inspires future science and technology leadership throughout our province.