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The Havana Syndrome: A Disorder of Neuropolitics?
Virtual EventIn one of the most extraordinary cases in the history of science, the mating calls of insects were mistaken for a “sonic weapon” that led to a major diplomatic row. The lecture will trace the origins of the syndrome, the response of the U.S. government, the results of scientific investigations and opinions, the evolution of…
BME Distinguished Speaker Series, 12pm-1pm on May 5, 2023: “Real-Time, Phase-Dependent Reactivation of Memories in the Mammalian Brain”
McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium 314 Los Trancos Drive, Irvine, CA, United StatesJoin us May 5th, 2023 – BME Distinguished Speaker Seminar Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Location: McDonnell Douglas Engineering Auditorium - Distinguished Speaker Reception – Baja Fresh, beer, wine and soda Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Location: Natural Sciences II, 3rd floor lobby
Frank M. Longo, M.D., PhD.
Tamkin Hall, Room F110 831 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA, United StatesThe MSTP Distinguished Lecture Series is excited to announce our next speaker, Dr. Frank Longo, on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 from 4-5 PM PT. Dr. Longo is Chair of the Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. Dr. Longo's research focuses on neurodegenerative disease, with an emphasis on translation and the development of novel therapeutics.…
2023 CNLM Award Ceremony
CNLM Herklotz Conference Center Irvine, CA, United StatesJoin the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (CNLM) for the 2023 CNLM Awards Ceremony. The CNLM offers awards to exceptional postdoctoral researchers, graduate trainees, undergraduates students, and faculty. Awardees will be presented with a plaque and $1,000 stipend and will be invited to present their work in brief Elevator Pitch format to the UCI…
Natalie E. Zlebnik – ICAN Seminar Series
CNLM Herklotz Conference Center and Virtually via ZoomICAN Seminar Series Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:00am The seminar will be live streamed via Zoom and In-Person. ZOOM LINK HERE Natalie E. Zlebnik, PhD Division of Biomedical Sciences, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine “Adolescent cannabinoid exposure: effects on dopamine system development and cocaine-motivated behavior” Abstract: Cannabis is the most commonly abused…
Register Today – Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference: Sex and Gender in Dementia Research and Care
Hilton Irvine and Virtual 18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA, United StatesDid you know that women are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease? Attend the Annual Southern California Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference to learn more about this and other important topics related to sex and gender in dementia research and care. The event is hosted by UCI MIND, Alzheimer’s Orange County and the Alzheimer’s Association Orange…
Down Syndrome Showcase
Irvine Barclay Theater 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA, United StatesA celebration of the creative and artistic talents of children and adults with Down Syndrome and an opportunity to learn about the factors that impact the health and well-being of people with Down Syndrome Talent Show and Art Exhibits: Anyone with Down syndrome who would like to perform on stage or display their art/crafts should…
2023 Inaugural Symposium for the UCI Center for Neurotherapeutics
Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering 100 Academy Wy, Irvine, CA, United StatesDr. Al La Spada, Director, and Dr. Rob Spitale, Associate Director, of the UCI Center for Neurotherapeutics are delighted to announce our upcoming Inaugural Symposium: “Exploring the Future of Neurotherapeutics” The goals of the Inaugural Symposium are as follows: Introduce the center to campus. Learn about the vision that drives us, the milestones we’ve achieved, and…
Conspiracy Thinking in American Politics
Virtual via Zoom CAThis Symposium will include the Annual Jerrold Post Lecture on Neuropolitics, given by Keynote Speaker George Marcus. Psychiatrist Jerrold Post, MD (1934-2020), who was Professor of Political Science at George Washington University, was a founder of the field of political psychology and author of many influential books on the psychology of political leadership.
Samuel Barnes Science Discussion UCI Conte Center
Virtual via Zoom CAJoin Samuel Barnes, PhD for his discussion on “Mechanisms underlying flexible reward learning deficits in rodents” virtually with the UCI Conte Center. Zoom Link Passcode: 764583
UCI Conte Center Seminar Series with Pat Levitt, PhD
Plumwood/Showa Denko Lecture Hall“Functional Implications of Developmental Heterogeneity” by Pat Levitt, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Senior Vice President and Director, The Saban Research Institute, Simms/Mann Chair in Developmental Neurogenetics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, WM Keck Provost Professor of Neurogenetics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Presidential Leadership and Disability
Zoom WebinarThe age of presidential candidates has become a salient concern, but age is not the only physical factor that should concern citizens. Presidents can also suffer various forms of illness, both physical and psychological. This talk highlights the nature of these concerns and how we might work to mitigate their impact on political outcomes. Free…