Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI)
2017 Science Meets Music Series– Details for Fourth and Final Event
WHAT: Science Meets Music is an innovative four-part series featuring a scientific lecture accompanied by a classical music performance. The very popular series has expanded from three events to four events this season based on high demand. Please see below for details on the fourth and final event.
WHAT | WHEN:
• Wednesday, April 19, 2017; reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; Science and Music Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.
Samuel M. Young, Jr., PhD, Research Group Leader of Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience Breaking the Code: How Molecular Machines Determine Brain Function
Based on his research using cutting-edge technology, Dr. Young’s lecture will focus on deciphering how molecules within synapses regulate the initial stages of hearing. As many brain disorders and disabilities are due to the inability of synapses to properly release neurotransmitters, outcomes of Dr. Young’s work will have tremendous potential to identify novel targets for new therapies for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders or brain injury.
Music by Aleksandr Zhuk, Violinist and Tao Lin, Pianist
Aleksandr Zhuk was born into a celebrated musical family in Moscow, Russia. He began studying violin at the age of six at the Gnessin Special School for Gifted Children. He has performed extensively throughout Europe and the United states as a soloist, chamber musician, and concertmaster of various orchestras.
Described by critics as possessing “Keen musical intelligence and excellent facility” as well as “opulent and romantic tone”, Chinese-American concert pianist and Steinway artist Tao Lin has performed in Asia, North America, and Europe. A versatile musician, he is equally at home as soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.
WHERE: Benjamin Hall, The Benjamin Upper School; 4875 Grandiflora Road; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
HOW MUCH: Free admission; seating is limited, so RSVP is required
MORE INFO: RSVP at http://rsvp.mpfi.org or call 561-972-9027 for more information
About the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI), a not-for-profit research organization, is part of the world-renowned Max Planck Society, Germany’s most successful research organization with over 80 institutes worldwide. Since its establishment in 1948, 18 Nobel laureates have emerged from the ranks of its scientists. It has produced over 15,000 publications, more than 3,000 inventions and over 90 spin-off companies, putting it on par with the best and most prestigious research institutions in the world. As its first U.S. institution, MPFI brings together exceptional neuroscientists from around the world to answer fundamental questions about brain development and function and to develop new technologies that make groundbreaking scientific discoveries possible. Their research is shared publicly with scholars, universities and other organizations around the globe, providing the necessary foundation of knowledge to develop treatments and cures for brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, visit www.maxplanckflorida.org.