World Brain Awareness Week event held at BRI

Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. BRI hosted an online event, "Let's examine the human brain and mind" on March 26, 2021. Having welcomed around 90 participants from Niigata High School, two BRI professors gave lectures to share the wonders of brain science.

Prof Takayasu Mikuni (Dept of Cellular Neuropathology) gave a lecture entitled, "Understanding memory with molecules", followed by Prof Takeshi Ikeuchi (Dept of Molecular Genetics)'s lecture entitled, "Solving the mysteries of dementia", both of which attracted students that were listening attentively and taking notes.

The aim of the event was to increase students' interest and understanding of neuroscience. We hope they can see research as one of their career paths.