The Brain Observatory Experience

Meet ordinary and extraordinary brains in an exclusive tour at The Brain Observatory.

Learn insights into the inner workings of the brain(s) through images, stories, and hands-on-activities from Dr. Jacopo Annese, founder of The Brain Observatory.

ICC is proud to present this science lecture and workshop in collaboration with The Brain Observatory.

Parking is abundant and free of charge on a Sunday. It's easy to stroll to Little Italy for a Sunday lunch after the Brain Tour (10-15 min walk).

Open to curious minds ages 8 to 118.

The Brain Observatory

The Brain Observatory was founded in 2005 by Dr. Jacopo Annese as a research lab at The University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Today, the Observatory operates as an independent, nonprofit institute that bridges science, art, and education to make neuroscience accessible and meaningful.

Jacopo Annese, Ph.D., President and CEO

Florence-born Dr. Jacopo Annese graduated from the University of Rome in Italy with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology and zoology. He earned a master’s degree in neurological sciences at University College London, U.K., and completed the Ph.D. program in cognitive neuroscience at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH. He subsequently trained in computational anatomy at the Montreal Neurological Institute, Canada, and at the Laboratory of Neuroimaging at the University of California, Los Angeles. He joined the UCSD Dept. of Radiology in 2005 where he served as a research faculty member until 2015. His research has been featured in a variety of broadcasting and publishing media, including PBS NOVA, National Geographic, BBC, Discovery Channel, The New York Times, Bloomberg News, Financial Times, Esquire Magazine, and Discover Magazine.