Thursday, August 21, 2008

M.I.N.D. Institute Free Lectures


M.I.N.D. Institute Distinguished Lecture Series

Another season of inspiration and ideas from prominant contributors to our understanding of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Lectures are free, open to the public and hel in the M.I.N.D. Institute auditorium. There are nine lecture in the 2007-08 series.

December 12
Annette Karmiloff-Smith, Ph.D., University of London
4 p.m. - Modules, Genes and Evolution: Lessons from Develpmental Disorders

6 p.m. - Understanding Disorders of Mind and Brain in Children: The Necessity of a Developmental Perspective

January 9
Carlos A. Pardo, M.D., John Hopkins University
4 p.m. - Is Neuroimmunity Involved in the Pathogenesis of Autism?

6 p.m. - Is There Brain Inflammation in Autism?

For information about the entire lecturer series and to view recording of past lectures, visit our Web site: http://www.mindinstitute.org/.