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Amazing Brain Science Talks 2024: Celebrating the Mind

Published: 11 November 2024

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the second edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, organized in collaboration with . Held at the PHI Centre in Montreal, the event was a great success, drawing over 100 members for an engaging afternoon focused on brain health. Bringing together mental health advocates and researchers from 缅北强奸 and Western University, the Amazing Brain Science Talks also featured a scientific poster session by students from HBHL's Undergraduate Summer Research Internship (USRI) program and an interactive art installation by students from 缅北强奸 and Concordia.

space of poster presentations Cerebronze art piece

The event began with an introductory talk by Alan Evans, a James 缅北强奸 Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at 缅北强奸 and HBHL鈥檚 scientific director, followed by , Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Western University, who shed light on the effects on cannabis and vaping on the developing brain.

Alan Evans on stageJelena Ristic, Professor of Psychology at 缅北强奸, then shared insights on the role of eye contact in conversations, while , CIHR-Institute of Aging Fellow at the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at 缅北强奸 and The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) discussed how forecasting brain health can help families prepare for cognitive decline.听

, host and editor of Playing with Marbles, Brain Canada鈥檚 English-language podcast, gave a powerful firsthand account of life with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). , PhD student in neuroscience at 缅北强奸, then explored the fascinating question, 鈥淲hy do humans have language?鈥澨

Audience members at the event networking Two lively Q&A sessions allowed attendees to engage directly with the speakers. Finally, , President and CEO of Brain Canada, offered closing remarks, highlighting the importance of continued research for brain health.

Designed to demystify brain science for a broad audience, the second edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks was a resounding success. Thank you to all speakers and attendees!听

Photo credits: Owen Egan

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