Neuroscience 101: From Neurons to Behavior

Genspace NYC

Learn how the brain is organized by dissecting a sheep brain and exploring online tools for visualizing neural circuits.

Genspace

Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field, combining a dizzying number of subjects from engineering and computer science to developmental biology. The goal is to understand how our brain and nervous system determine how we think, feel, and act. So where do we stand in that quest? How is the brain organized, and can it be understood as a sum of its parts? In this 3-hour neuroscience crash course, we will address these questions by learning the fundamentals of neuroanatomy and neuroplasticity. Lecture and discussion will be accompanied by two hands-on activities: <ul><li>Dissecting a sheep brain</li><li>Listening to neurons using <a href="https://backyardbrains.com/experiments/spikerbox" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Backyard Brains SpikerBoxes</a> </li></ul>Throughout the class, we’ll connect neuroscience to everyday life so that participants leave with a greater understanding of their own brain and behavior. No prior knowledge or experience is required, but please come prepared with your smartphone!COVID-19 Safety Notice: Participants age 5+ must show proof of full vaccination (we recommend using the Excelsior Pass). Masks are required to be worn for the duration of the event when indoors, and if participants consent the Instructor may remove their mask for easier communication. If you have had COVID-19 within the past 15 days, a negative PCR or rapid test is required before coming to Genspace. Please show Genspace staff your proof of negative test results. Given the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding the pandemic, please note that terms of this event are subject to change, and we will update you ASAP. COVID-19 Class Cancellation PolicyIf you are feeling unwell, suspect that you have been exposed to COVID-19 or test positive, please do not attend and let us know ASAP (info@genspace.org). If you cancel after our 7-day policy, we cannot refund your ticket, but we can exchange and offer credits toward future classes. If you have signed up for Biohacker Boot Camp, we will automatically transfer your registration to the next month’s dates unless you tell us otherwise.

<h3>Meet the Instructor</h3>Casey Lardner (she/her) holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed postdoctoral research at Columbia University. Much of this work focused on the brains of mice as a model for understanding the human brain, but she finds herself enamored with any and all brains – murine, human, or otherwise. As a graduate student, she co-directed an outreach group called “MiNDS” and produced a science storytelling show called “Studying the Brain.” Currently, she is a program coordinator in the Neuroscience Institute at NYU, where she works to promote research and facilitate community engagement. Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/caseylardner" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@caseylardner</a>

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