Your Brain on Pleasure and In Love: A Discussion and Concert
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
*COVID POLICY - Vaccine cards required and checked at entry. Masks are recommended.
Listening to beautiful music, falling in love, and eating really good chocolate create intense feelings of pleasure – but why? Diving into exciting new research – including what happens to the brain when love goes awry – and what we can learn from the monogamous prairie vole, this show mixes music, humor, and neuroscience for an unforgettable, educational evening.
At this musical Science on Tap, OHSU neuroscientist Larry Sherman, Ph.D. will be joined by singer/songwriter Naomi LaViolette to present a fascinating multi-media discussion and concert on how the brain experiences pleasure. Join us for this immersive musical experience that mixes music, humor, and neuroscience for an unforgettable, educational evening!
Dr. Larry Sherman is a neuroscientist at OHSU researching neurodegenerative conditions and diseases. He is also president of the Society for Neuroscience chapter in Oregon and Southwest Washington. He is joined by singer, songwriter, and pianist Naomi LaViolette.
This Event is All Ages and General Admission.
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