About this Event
A Conversation on Neuroscience, Memeory, and The Brain
Join a Doctor, Chief of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology, and Professor of Neurology for The Neuroscience of Memory: Why We Forget & How To Remember , a lecture on how our brains go through the activity of storing memories. We will walk through the neurological science of each of our brains, while also exploring strategies and techniques to actually improve our memory recollection.
What We'll Cover:
• Exploring Different Types of Memory - Learn about how Procedural Memory, Working Memory, and Episodic Memory all behave differnetly within our own minds.
• View the Human Memory Card - Visually dissect the human brain and see where and how we store every type of memory.
• Improving Your Memory - Practice a variety of techniques to ensure that your own brain can continue to hold precious memories or that really good cooking recipe you don't want to forget.
Whether you're a neuroscientist, a curious student, or just someone looking to get better at remembering their sheet music, you'll leave this talk with new knowledge on neuroscience and techniques on how you can improve your own memory.
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About The Speaker:
Educated at Haverford College and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Andrew Budson is Chief of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Associate Director of the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Professor of Neurology at Boston University, and Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He has given over 1000 talks and published more than 200 papers. He has also written 9 books, including Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: A Practical Guide for Clinicians; Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families; Seven Steps to Managing Your Aging Memory; and his latest book for everyone, Why We Forget and How to Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory. His books have been translated into 8 languages.
Good to know before you come:
- Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email
- Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled
- The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward
- This is a participatory event
- Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open & Drinks Flow
Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Guided Experience / Talk
Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in — it’s your experience to enjoy.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Q&A / Reflection
Info: Ask questions, share insights, or hear behind-the-scenes stories from the host in a casual discussion.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Social Time & Connection
Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!
Event venue & nearby stays
Scores, 166 Canal St, Boston, United States
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