U of G hosts Neuroscience Day
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April 7, 2010
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A distinguished neuroscientist who has led the way toward understanding the interactions among hormones, the brain and behaviour will be the keynote speaker this Friday at the University of Guelph's annual Neuroscience Day.
Professor Bruce S. McEwen, head of the Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at Rockefeller University, will discuss "Sex, Stress and the Brain: From Serendipity to Clinical Relevance" on April 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the U of G Arboretum Centre.
McEwen's research focuses on the actions of stress and sex hormones on the brain and immune system. In a career spanning over four decades, he has published more than 700 papers and his lab is at the forefront of understanding estrogen and glucocorticoid action in the brain. McEwen has also co-authored two books for general audiences: The End of Stress as We Know It and The Hostage Brain, which aim to provide a new appreciation of the mind body connection to help people learn how to reduce stress and increase their overall sense of health and well-being.
Neuroscience Day is a celebration of neuroscience research at the U of G. It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arboretum Centre and includes oral presentations by graduate students and post-doctoral researchers as well as a poster session. The event is free and open to everyone.
U of G's neuroscience program spans several colleges and disciplines, including psychology, biomedical sciences, clinical studies, human health and nutritional sciences, animal and poultry science, molecular and cellular biology and integrative biology.
The new master's and PhD collaborative neuroscience program provides a specialization for students engaged in neuroscience research, allowing them to combine their departmental degree program with multidisciplinary exposure to this rapidly expanding field.
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