Brain Awareness Week at the University of Lethbridge, March 13 to 17, will showcase the world-renowned neuroscience research being conducted right here in southern Alberta.
“The Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience is the only research facility of its kind in Canada,” says Dr. Artur Luczak, a neuroscience researcher and professor and Brain Awareness Week organizer. “We want the public to step inside and learn about the incredible activities that are taking in their community. Everyone is welcome and all ages are encouraged to participate.”
On Tuesday, March 13, Dr. Stephen Lomber, a professor of physiology, pharmacology and psychology at the University of Western Ontario and Canadian Research Chair in Brain Plasticity and Development, will give a free public lecture titled The Plastic Brain: How the brain is able to adapt to blindness, amputation, deafness, and stroke. The talk begins at 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Senior Citizen’s Organization located at 500 11 St. S.
On Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the CCBN Open House and Brain Awareness Fair will give the public a chance to learn about the leading research work being conducted within its walls. Activities for children will be available and parking is free in Lot M.
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Contact:
Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor
403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403
