Lecture Series

The Brain: Design & Disorder is a free public lecture series that will provide an easy to understand explanation of brain and nervous system function.  No science background is necessary! This three part series will provide an introduction to the brain and nervous system, explain common mental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, and illustrate how addiction occurs.  Each lecture can be understood on its own, so attend one, two or all three!

All lectures will be held one week apart at the Salt Lake City Main Library, a schedule, general information and talk descriptions can be found on the banner above and are listed below:


Form & Function - Tuesday March  22, 2011 - 7 PM

Neurodegenerative Diseases & Mental Illnesses - Tuesday March 29, 2011 - 7 PM

Addiction - Tuesday April 5, 2011 - 7 PM

Lectures will last 45 minutes with a question and answer period to follow.

All lectures will be held at:

Salt Lake City Main Library
Level 4 Meeting Room
210 East 400 South
Salt Lake City


We hope to see you at one of the lectures and would like to thank The Brain Institute at the University of Utah for their support.