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Dr. Federico Rodriguez-Porcel is a neurologist at the Medical University of South Carolina.

About the talk:

"That is not what I meant," or "I don't have words for this". We use language every day, and every day we face the challenge of describing a vast and complex world with a limited set of words. Drawing on examples from fiction and clinical practice, this discussion aims to highlight how the nature of language may shape how we see the world and communicate with others.

Attendees can consider reading some Jorge Luis Borges’ works, such as "The Analytical Language of John Wilkins", "Funes, the Memorious“, “The Library of Babel“ and “Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote”. They are also welcome to bring to the discussion works of fiction that deal with the nature of language.

Dr. Cori Polonski is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,

an Associate Program Director for the UPMC Neurology residency, and works as a

Neurohospitalist in the General Neurology division. She attended medical school at the

University of Vermont College of Medicine, completed neurology residency at the Medical

University of South Carolina and then completed a Neuroimmunology fellowship at the

University of Utah. In addition to her clinical work, she greatly enjoys mentoring students and

residents, learning more about the experience of being human, and is the co-founder of the

Neurohumanities club at UPMC.

Description: Join us for a creative virtual workshop where we’ll explore the art of collage using found materials from around your home. All you need is some scrap paper, old magazines or flyers, scissors, and glue or tape. No experience necessary — all are welcome to join and create!

Brief bio:

Sujal Manohar lives and thrives at the intersection of the arts and sciences. She holds degrees in neuroscience and visual arts from Duke University and an MD from Baylor College of Medicine. Manohar has designed collaborative murals in health care settings, taught art to pediatric patients, and led art gallery tours for adults with dementia. Her work has been displayed at the Texas State Fair, Duke Wellness Center, and Kenan Keohane Gallery. She is currently a neurology resident at the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more at: sujalmanohar.com