Hearing a lot about traumatic brain injury in the news lately? Join us as Arizona’s own brain injury expert explains the fascinating and unique process of how the brains heals. Jonathan Lifshitz has traveled across the globe presenting his team’s cutting edge research discoveries. This presentation is an entertaining, interactive way to learn how the brain is similar to a box of legos.

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Speaker: Jonathan Lifshitz, PhD 

Jonathan Lifshitz, PhD is the Director, Translational Neurotrauma Research Program, Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He is also an Associate Professor, Department of Child Health, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. Lifshitz is leading a team of basic and clinical scientists towards developing Phoenix as a destination for Neurotrauma training and research.

Venue: Arizona Center, 1130 The Restaurant

Agenda:

Guests arrive, appetizers served: 5:00 to 5:30 pm

Introduction:  5:30 to 5:35 pm

Presentation: 5:35  to 6:15 pm

Q& A: 6:15 to 6:30 pm

Appetizers, including a variety of bruschetta boards, will be provided. No-host bar available. Guests can enjoy happy hour specials on all drinks, including house wines starting at $3.95 and domestic drafts for only $2.00.

Parking information: Parking is free for two hours at the Arizona Center Central Parking Garage located at 450 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Bring parking ticket to the event for validation.