Brain Awareness Week 2004 Runs March 15-21 at the U of S

Posted March 11, 2004


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 11, 2004 2004-03-19-OTHER
Brain Awareness Week 2004 Runs March 15-21

Did you know that neurological and psychiatric illnesses account for more
disability worldwide than any other group pf disorders? Learn about this and
exciting new advances in research at the Brain Show on March 21, 2004. The
activities planned for the Brain Show will let you brainstorm about new
things, learn interesting brain facts and try hands-on activities.

The Saskatchewan Neuroscience Network (SNN), a group of more than 140
neuroscience researchers, with the assistance of numerous patient advocacy
and support groups will host Brain Show 2004 to inform the public about
exciting strides in unraveling the mysteries of the brain. The theme of the
week is "Take Care of Your Brain."

The popular Brain Show will be held on Sunday, March 21 from 11 a.m. until 4
p.m. in the Atrium of the Agriculture Building on the University of
Saskatchewan campus. Attractions this year include:

* An intereactive "brain games" room for all to explore

* Interactive computer games

* The "Brain Walk" with 10 interactive stations

* Speaker's Corner on 'Hot Topics' from the headlines:

- Vitamin D and multiple sclerosis
- model MRI (learn how it works)
- mad cow disease
- and much more

* Informational displays by participating agencies

"Current research shows that one in three North Americans will experience
some form of mental disorder at some point in their lives," says U of S
neuroscientist and SNN member Sergey Fedoroff. We hope to raise awareness
of the importance of neuroscience research and inform people of some
advances in brain research. We can do that through the popular Brain Show."

Visit the SNN Brain Awareness Week homepage at www.usask.ca/snn/baw04.html
for additional information.

Note to Editors: Interviews can be arranged with U of S neuroscientists upon
request.

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For more information, please contact:

Dr. Ronald Doucette
Saskatchewan Neuroscience Network
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 966-4298
E-mail: rondouc@duke.usask.ca
www.usask.ca/snn/baw04.html