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Neurosurgeon Theodore H. Schwartz, MD, of Weil Cornell Medicine. 

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FRIDAY AT LUNCHTIME: International speaker and one of the nation’s leading neurological surgeons, Theodore H. Schwartz, MD, shares a surgeon’s perspective on major advances in the history of brain health and the science significance of popular brain-related topics in a fireside chat with neurologist and longtime friend Mitch Elkind, MD, of the American Heart Association.

Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery

Can what you eat slow down brain aging? Learn about the latest research into brain-protective diets with physician and author Dr. Annie Fenn, in a moderated conversation with Krys Boyd, host and managing editor of Think, the popular KERA-FM program and podcast. Sponsored by The Gratitude Fund at the Dallas Foundation and the Berman Lecture Series Endowment.

Eating for Better Brain Health: The Power of Neuroprotective Foods

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As principal investigator for UTD's Speech Neuroscience Lab, Roozbeh Behroozmand, PhD, conducts research into the neuroscience of speech production and sensorimotor control with focus on identifying behavioral, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging biomarkers of speech disorders in neurological conditions including Parkinson's and post-stroke aphasia. 

Speech Production and Sensorimotor Control Deficits in Post-Stroke Aphasia

Vascular neurologist Natalia Rost, MD, has devoted her career to neuroimaging of acute stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases, the role of genetics in acute cerebral ischemia, and advancing outcome prediction in patients with acute stroke.

From DISCOVERY to Brain Health: Lessons from Acute Ischemic Stroke

Internationally-known for his work in the treatment of pediatric depression, Graham Emslie, MD, conducts trials with medications and psychotherapy for children and adolescents with depression, anxiety disorders and suicidal behavior. In 2003, he was awarded the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Award for his work.

The Treatment of Pediatric Depression and Suicidality

What is human flourishing, or the "fullness of life," and what factors promote it? How do answers vary across cultures?  Director of Harvard's Flourishing Network, Matthew T. Lee, PhD, discusses initiatives to establish a Global Community of Practice for Flourishing and what the construct of flourishing adds to wellness, happiness and well-being.

Why Is Brain Health Important for the Global Conversation about Human Flourishing?

As UTD's neuroscience chair, Gregory Dussor, PhD, focuses on understanding cellular mechanisms of neural activation as well as plasticity. Recently, his research team began to investigate mechanisms that may contribute to the higher prevalence of migraine in women, including the hormone prolactin and calcitonin gene-related peptide.

Pathological Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets for Migraine Headache

Daniel P. Perl, MD, is highly regarded for his work on the neuropathology of age-related neurodegenerative disorders, especially the role of environmental factors in their induction. At the  Department of Defense’s Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, he established a state-of-the-art neuropathology laboratory dedicated to research on the acute and long-term effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and PTSD among military personnel. 

The Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury Among Military Personnel

Dr. Heidi Blumenthal's research focuses on the causes of maladaptive stress response and risk behaviors, with an emphasis on the dynamic interplay of anxiety and substance use. An associate professor at University of North Texas, she leads research exploring how anxiety vulnerability may enhance likelihood of problematic substance use activity as well, as how substance use may increase risk for anxiety. 

Maladaptive Stress Response and Risk Behaviors

NEW DATE: Discover the new science of motivating young people with developmental psychologist Dr. David Yeager, professor at UT Austin, as he dives into a data-driven leadership approach shown to effectively engage and guide the next generation. Before the talk, in-person guests can enjoy a pre-talk reception and programs expo with information about our youth and education programs and how some of our wonderful community partners are making a difference in DFW. 

The Neuroscience Behind Motivating Young People 

Dr. Jiahui Guo’s research focuses on human high-level perception and cognition (e.g, face recognition, social perception) in typical and neuropsychological populations, combining research techniques such as naturalistic stimuli, neuroimaging, behavioral measurements, computational modeling, and artificial neural networks. She is an assistant professor at UTD and external fellow at the Center for Vital Longevity. 

Understanding Human High-Level Perception Using Naturalistic Stimuli

Noa Ofen, PhD, leads research to investigate the development of memory systems in the brain, pairing careful behavioral assessments with multiple neuroimaging approaches. She and her team seek to understand the factors that shape cognitive ability across the lifespan. She is a professor at UTD and the Center for Vital Longevity. 

The Development of Memory Systems in the Brain

Interdisciplinary scientist Lee Hood, MD, PhD, advocates for a shift in the traditional healthcare model from a disease focus to a prevention and wellness approach, and envisions a future of predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory (P4) healthcare achieved through a systems approach to biology.

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