Decoding the Brain: How Different Cells Contribute to Disease

Ever wondered what’s actually happening inside the brain when disease strikes, and how scientists figure it out?

Decoding the Brain: How Different Cells Contribute to Disease is a free, after-hours science event that brings you inside the world of modern neuroscience, without the textbooks or technical jargon.

Taking place at The Forge in Gastown, this evening features short, engaging talks from local brain researchers at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health who study the brain’s many cell types – from neurons to support and immune cells – and how their breakdown contributes to neurological disease. You’ll learn how scientists see, track, and test brain cells using innovative tools, and why these discoveries matter for brain health.

This event is designed for a general audience (no science background required). Talks are visual, and interactive, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.

The event is co-organized by the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and the Neuroscience Trainee Association, and will have a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere. Limited appetizers will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.