BrainExpo 2024
BrainExpo 2024 was organized by a team of 50 volunteers and received 438 visitors.
Volunteers
Abegail Mira
Abigail Lawton
Adam Bauman
Ajai Surendran
Allie Lowman
Amber Carleton
Andrew Anderson
Anna Freiberg
Brooke Greiner
Candace Clark
Candida Ustine
Corey Briska
David Hughes
Emma Eshoo
Ethan Duwell
Hannah Follett
Hilda Jurkiewicz
Jack Zielski
Jed Mathis
Jiaqing Tong
Jordan Munos
Joseph Kreis
Julie Haase
Katrina Erickson
Leo Fernandino
Malika Allen
Mary Estes
Mary Polking
Meera Krishna
Melissa Pallin
Monica Keith
Nathan Schimpf
Nino Padula
Peter LaViolette
Priyanka Shah-Basak
Rasika Ramanathan
Rocky Mazorow
Rutuja Borawke
Saisha Birr
Sameeha Hassan
Sara Pillay
Scholastica Go
Shannon Kafura
Sibabalo Sokupa
Sidney Schoenrock
Sophia Taavao
Stephen Mazurchuk
Teresa Patitucci
Xiaojie Liu
Zainab Khalid
Section organizers: Allie Lowman, Anna Freiberg, Brooke Greiner, Candida Ustine, David Hughes, Ethan Duwell, Jiaqing Tong, Julie Haase, Leo Fernandino, Mary Polking, Priyanka Shah-Basak, Sara Pillay, Sidney Schoenrock, Stephen Mazurchuk, and Teresa Patitucci.
Explore the structure and functions of the brain through interactive exhibits, talks by neuroscientists, and educational activities for adults and children. Learn about recent advances in neuroscience research taking place right here in Milwaukee.
Saturday, April 6
10 am to 5 pm - Exhibits open to the public (check out the Exhibits link and photos below).
Food trucks: 11 am to 2 pm
Presentations:
11:00 am - A Brief Tour of the Brain and Its Functions - Leo Fernandino, PhD (MCW)
11:45 am - The Curious Effects That Stroke Can Have on Your Mind - Sara Pillay, PhD (MCW)
3:00 pm - Unraveling the Wonders of the Human Brain by Directly Recording the Activity of Neurons - Hernan Rey, PhD (MCW)
Admission is free but limited by the venue's capacity. RSVP to guarantee admission.
MCW Alumni CenterÂ
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Free Parking
Photos 2024