How are our memories, thoughts, and experiences stored in the brain?
The scientific search for what precisely makes a memory and the physical basis of self is older than science, psychology, or modern medicine.
The search even predates the theory of evolution and over the centuries has been led by priests and physicians, philosophers and physicists.
Only in recent time has a basic understanding of memory emerged from modern scientific investigations. Though such investigations are still in their infancy, some surprising findings have emerged.
In this public lecture, Assistant Professor in Trinity College Dublin’s School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Tomás Ryan, will discuss recent technology that he and his colleagues have developed that allows us to label and switch on (or off) specific memories.
Professor Ryan will also describe how such technology has allowed us to gain unprecedented insights into the true nature of memory loss, amnesia, and depression, before elaborating on the implications of such studies for our understanding of aging, dementia, mental health, and the nature of our own individuality.
The talk takes place in the Stanley Quek Theatre, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Pearse Street.
Date: Wednesday, October 25th, 6:30 pm. Admission is FREE and all are welcome.
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