health and science

Coffee with artist Stephanie Rolfe
November 1 at 2:30 p.m.
Join artist Stephanie Rolfe at “Coffee with the Artist” on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at Bemis Hall to celebrate her exhibit of watercolors showing in the Bemis Gallery. Rolfe didn’t begin painting till age 65, but it then became “a vigorous, enjoyable adventure,” she says. “I have no grandiose ambitions regarding my work. My pictures are straightforward, uncomplicated, and bring to mind many happy hours spent with what I love best—people and the outdoors.” Rolfe’s work may be viewed through November.

Meet with an aide to Congresswoman Katherine Clark
November 2 at 1 p.m.
Wade Blackman, District Counsel for Congresswoman Katherine Clark, will hold office hours at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 1-2 p.m. on federal benefits and other concerns. You must call him at 617-354-0292 to make an appointment before coming.

Medicare 101: What to know, how to choose
November 2 at 7 p.m.
Come find out the basics of Medicare on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at Bemis Hall with Minuteman Senior Services SHINE counselors Don Milan and Anne Meade. This introduction to Medicare is especially for those who will be signing up soon, but is also for those who just wish to learn more and understand their benefits better. Don and Anne will discuss traditional Medicare, medigap plans, Advantage plans, and medication drug coverage (Medicare, Parts A, B, C and D), how to go about choosing the plan or plans that are best for you, avoiding penalties when you sign up late, and more.

Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady stanton and women’s suffrage: film and discussion
November 3 at 10 a.m.
Celebrate the right to vote for the candidate of your choice this election season by watching Ken Burns’ documentary Not for Ourselves Alone about Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the fight for women’s suffrage on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Carol DiGianni will present the four-hour long documentary and lead a discussion. Bring your lunch! It is a riveting portrayal of the 72-year fight for the right to vote.

Let’s talk about affordable housing
November 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Please join the Housing Coalition for tea and cookies at Bemis Hall on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. to talk about affordable housing. What exactly is affordable housing? How does it differ from moderate income and subsidized housing? How much do we have in Lincoln and why does it matter? Who is eligible for it and how do you apply? Do we need more? What are some innovative ideas for adding more affordable housing? Come find out what the Housing Coalition is up to and give your thoughts and ideas!

Positive psychology for a meaningful life
November 4 and 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Come to Bemis Hall Fridays Nov. 4 and 18 at 9:30 to learn to be happier, realize dreams, bring about personal change, use mindfulness, exercise, sleep, and nutrition to enhance quality of life, and improve relationships. The course is taught by Alyson Lee, who is a social worker and life coach and certified to teach Positive Psychology. It is funded by the Ogden Codman Trust. You do not need to have come to previous sessions to attend.

Veterans Day Italian luncheon for veterans and spouses
November 4 at 11:30 a.m.
All veterans and their spouses and the spouses of deceased veterans are invited to a special Veterans Day Italian Lunch on Friday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy lasagna, spaghetti with sauce and meatballs on the side, Fettucini Alfredo, salad, bread, and dessert. This will be a special time to celebrate Veterans Day and all that our veterans and their families have sacrificed and achieved and to get to know other veterans better! Please call the COA at 781-259-8811 to sign up.

Give thanks for the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band
November 4 at 12:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving is a traditional American holiday and jazz is America’s most traditional music, so celebrate November with the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band! Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 4 at 12:30 to hear them play, tap your toes and enjoy, or get up and dance if you can’t sit still. Cheek to Cheek, Ain’t Misbehavin’, When You’re Smilin’ — you name it, they play it!

Make sure your legal plans are in place to assist your grandchildren
November 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Every grandparent wants to help their grandchildren, but you can make sure that what you do is as beneficial as possible by knowing about the legal and tax ramifications. Learn what expenses, like education, you can pay for without triggering taxes as well as little-known options like special-needs trusts when Lincoln resident and elder law attorney Sasha Golden comes to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m.

How to decide what to do with retirement’s freedom
November 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10 a.m.
Join Lincolnite Jean Risley in a free course of practical strategies to uncover your own values, plan retirement’s stages, identify goals, create helpful habits, balance your days and weeks, celebrate accomplishments, and build in flexibility. Classes began in October and will continue each Monday at 10 at Bemis Hall. You don’t need to have come to previous sessions to attend.

Lincoln Academy with Tom Gumbart—On safari in Tanzania
November 7 at 12:30 p.m.
In the fall of 2015 Tom Gumbart, Lincoln’s Conservation Director, went on a trip of a lifetime to Tanzania. It was the classic northern safari circuit and included visits to Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park. Tom will share his photos of the spectacular wildlife and scenery found in this area of Africa. Bring a bag lunch. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. 

Preparing for knee and hip replacement
November 10 at 10 a.m.
Hip and knee replacements are among the most common surgeries for older adults. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare beforehand can help ensure an easier and faster recovery. Come find out what you need to know before a joint replacement when Pete Frye, Emerson Hospital’s Rehab Director, comes to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. He will discuss total knee and hip replacement procedures, what to do prior to surgery, what to expect during your stay in the hospital, and what to expect when you return home. Bring your questions and concerns. All ages welcome!

Lincoln Academy with Miranda Loud—The new approach to caring about the environment: maybe anthropomorphism is good for us?
November 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 14, at 12:30 to hear Miranda Loud discuss “The New Approach to Caring About the Environment: Maybe Anthropomorphism is Good For Us?” Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.

Free legal clinic
November 14 at 2 p.m.
Got a question about a legal issue? The Council on Aging is pleased to provide a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, Nov. 14 from 2-4 p.m. There is no charge for the 30-minute consultation, but advance registration is required. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. Register in advance by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Senior dining at Newbury Court
November 15 at 11:30 a.m.
PLACE: Newbury Court, Concord
Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet meal with new friends and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Newbury Court, 100 Newbury Court in Concord. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF PLACE FOR THIS MONTH. Please reserve by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 at least a week ahead even if you have previously attended. The cost of each meal is $5. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let the COA know if you need transportation or a seating partner. Newbury Court will be providing a van leaving St. Anne’s parking lot at 11 a.m. and returning about 1:15 p.m. Please let the COA know when you sign up if you will ride the van as seats are limited. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, Newbury Court, St. Anne’s Church, and the Lincoln Garden Club.

Eat well, be well: sharing good nutrition for the holidays
November 15 at 1 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall to meet with others to share knowledge, tips, and recipes for eating healthfully, mindfully, and enjoyably for the holidays in our Eat Well, Be Well group! The group will meet for four Tuesdays at 1 p.m. beginning Nov. 15 at Bemis Hall and be facilitated by Tracey Cornogg. You don’t need to have any special expertise in nutrition or cooking, just a desire to share the joys of healthy eating with others.

Take time for tea on Tuesdays
November 15 at 2:15 p.m.
When was the last time you spent a relaxing hour or so over a cup of tea with friends? You are cordially invited to “Take Time for Tea on Tuesday” when you may enjoy a cup of tea (or coffee) and snacks in an elegant atmosphere with friends, old and new on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 2:15 to 4 p.m. at Bemis Hall. Just come as you are, have a seat at a table, get yourself some tea and cookies and enjoy the company of your friends and neighbors. All are welcome. No need to sign up.

Concert with Birches School chorus
November 16 at 11:20
A free concert performed by the Sapling Singers, who are in grades 2-6 at the Birches School. The children will perform from 11:20-11:40 on November 16 in Bemis Hall.

Securing communications between websites and browsers
November 17 at 10 a.m.
The Lincoln COA Science and Technology Club invites everyone to learn more about internet security when Stephen T. Kent, Chief Scientist Emeritus of Raytheon BBN Technologies, speaks at Bemis Hall on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. He will explore the technology underlying web communications, the sorts of attacks they may sustain, typical methods for achieving security and how they may still leave communications vulnerable, and new and emerging Internet standards that may address these. Dr. Kent has acted as system architect in the design and development of network security systems, and served as principal investigator on network security R&D projects for over 35 years and has lectured on network security for government agencies, universities, and private companies throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Far East.

Coffee with a cop: share concerns and ideas with the Lincoln Police
November 17 at 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. to meet privately with a police officer. Do you have a security concern regarding yourself, a family member, or neighbor? An idea for the Police should try? Would you like guidance about a situation? Come on down—no need to make an appointment. An officer will be at Bemis each third Thursday of the month.

Be safer driving in winter: a seminar with Police Chief Kevin Kennedy
November 17 at 2:30 p.m.
No matter how long you’ve been driving, everyone can become a safer driver in snow, ice, and winter storms. Come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 when Police Chief Kevin Kennedy will talk about basic tips to remember to avoid losing control of your car, and what to do if you do lose control, as well as some of the latest safety features of cars and how to use them. When the snow starts falling, you’ll be glad you did!

Gourmet luncheon: CCRCs, assisted living, rehab— what services they offer and what they cost
November 18 at noon
CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Communities), Assisted Living, and Rehabilitation Facilities offer options for those who need housing and services on a short or long term basis. But, exactly what services does each offer? How do you pay and what do they cost? Are there lower cost options? Do you need a physician referral and how do you choose where and when to go? Find out the answers to these and other questions when Mike Myers and Lauren Griffiths from The Commons in Lincoln come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Nov. 18 at Noon. The Commons will provide lunch, including shrimp cocktail with kiwi-lemon cocktail sauce, filet mignon topped with lobster mousse with potato pancakes and grilled asparagus and salmon Marcella with Turkish rice and sweet roasted carrots. Please sign up in advance by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Football 101
November 20 at 2 p.m.
Place: Library
When you’re at a Super Bowl party or a grandchild’s football game, do you wonder what’s being touched down when there’s a touchdown? And how does that crazy point system work? What does a quarterback actually do to earn all that money? Come to “Football 101” with Stacey Mulroy from the Parks and Recreation Department on November 20 at 2 p.m. in the Tarbell Room at the Library to find out. Stacey will explain the basics of football, answer your questions and get you off the bench and into the game. All ages welcome.! Co-sponsored by the Library, Parks and Rec, and COA.

Lincoln Academy with Maria Madison: The Robbins House and the heroes and heroines of our region’s little-known African-American history
November 21 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Nov. 21 at 12:30 to hear Maria Madison discuss “The Robbins House and the Heroes and Heroines of Our Region’s Little Known African American History.” The Lincoln/Concord area’s past is filled with extraordinary though little-known African-American people like Ellen Garrison, who took a stand against segregation a century before Rosa Parks, and Caesar Robbins, a previously enslaved Revolutionary War Veteran whose house embodies much about the African-American community of the 18th and 19th centuries. Be inspired by their stories and our community’s rich African-American history. Bring a bag lunch. The Council on Aging provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion.

Fireside chat: ageism and the trials of aging
November 23 at 10 a.m.
60 is the new 50, or is it 40? Statistics tells us we are living longer and healthier lives. On the other hand, Chat facilitator Sharon Antia recently encountered a 94-year-old woman who was irate because she felt she was not believed because of her age. How do we manage the complexities of an aging society and how do we help ourselves and our communities rise to the occasion? Come bring your experiences and ideas to discuss this topic at the Fireside Chat on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. in Bemis Hall.

Watercolors with Jane
October 3 at 9 a.m.
Rediscover the joyful soul within you through art and nature in Jane Cooper’s watercolor class. Jane will offer fun dabbling in watercolor painting of scenes of nature, landscapes or some favorite sky. Four classes will be offered each Friday and Monday beginning October 3 and then another session of four classes will begin on October 21 from 9 to 11 am. The cost is $15. Call the Council on Aging at 781-259-8811 to sign up now as space is limited.

Coffee with photographers Harold McAleer and John Snelling
October 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Come down-Bemis Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 2:30 to join photographers Harold McAleer and John Snelling in celebrating an exhibit that will last through October. The exhibit will include photos of Lincoln scenes and elsewhere by Harold and of the Amish and Mennonite communities in Lancaster, Penn., by John. Harold and John both returned to photography after their retirements. Harold frequently publishes his photos of nature and wildlife in the Lincoln Journal and has many videos on YouTube. John focuses on patterns of nature and its creatures (including humans!).

Meet with an aide to Congresswoman Clark
October 5 at 1 p.m.
Wade Blackman, District Counsel for Congresswoman Katherine Clark, will hold Office Hours at Bemis Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 1-2 p.m. on federal benefits and other concerns. You must call Mr. Blackman at (617) 354-0292 to make an appointment before coming.

Prevent tick-borne disease
October 6 at 10 a.m.
Join School Nurse and Town Nurse Maureen Richichi, RN, in a question and answer conversation on ticks, how to prevent tick-borne diseases, and what to do if you have a tick bite at Bemis Hall on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10 am. Among the topics she may discuss will be how the tick season is shaping up in Lincoln, tick-borne diseases and their symptoms, how tick-borne diseases are diagnosed and treated, and personal protection including how to do tick checks and safely repel and remove ticks, and personal advocacy with your doctors.

Jazz music
October 7 at 12:30 p.m.
Anyone old enough to remember fondly the old Al Jolson, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby tunes does not need proof of age unless you consider an impulse to burst into song at the hint of a singalong or getting up to dance around the room when the music gets hot to be evidence of underage passion. If that’s true you’d better come on down and join the fun when the irrepressible musicians of the Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band get going for you for free on the sunny side of the street at Bemis at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.

A piano recital with Spanish flair
October 7 at 2:15p.m.
You are invited to enjoy an afternoon of piano music with Spanish flair by Abla Shocair on Friday, Oct. 7 at 2:15 p.m. at Bemis Hall. She will play Beethoven’s Sonata No. 17 (Tempest), Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in C Sharp Minor, two Impromptus from Chopin, selections from Isaac Albeniz’s Spanish-inspired compositions and finish with three songs from the Arabic-Andalusian heritage. Abla, originally from Jordan, started playing piano at age 4. She is a civil engineer and has given many piano concerts.

Winter and storm safety over lunch with the Fire Dept.
October 11 at noon
Come find out what you need to know to get through the winter safely when Ben Juhola of the Fire Department comes to Bemis Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from noon-1 p.m. You’ll learn the latest information about heating and fireplace safety, preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, fall prevention, home emergency kits, and smoke and carbon monoxide poisoning alarms. Plus, the Fire Department will provide a free sandwich lunch! Please sign up by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 so they know how many lunches to bring. Bring your questions and concerns!

Writing down family memories for future generations
October 13 at 10 a.m.
We all carry a treasure trove of family history in us, but often we don’t write any of it down for future generations at least in part because the task seems overwhelming. How can you organize the stories of your own life and those of other family members? How do you write your family’s stories even if you don’t think of yourself as a writer? Come to a special free workshop on preserving family memories with Memoirs leader Connie Lewis on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. to get suggestions and strategies!

Positive psychology for a meaningful life
October 14 and 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Come to Bemis Hall Fridays, Oct. 14 and 21 at 9:30 to learn to be happier, realize dreams, bring about personal change, use mindfulness, exercise, sleep and nutrition to enhance quality of life, and improve relationships. The course is taught by Alyson Lee, who is a social worker and life coach and certified to teach Positive Psychology. It is funded by the Ogden Codman Trust. You do not need to have come to previous sessions to attend.

How to decide what to do with retirement’s freedom
October 17 at 10 a.m.
What do you want to do with retirement’s freedom? Join Lincolnite Jean Risley in a free course of practical strategies to uncover your own values, plan retirement’s stages, identify goals, create helpful habits, balance your days and weeks, celebrate accomplishments and build in flexibility. It will be held on nine Mondays at 10 starting with an overview on Oct. 17. Jean is a retired “techie,” businessperson, and minister sharing her experiences for making retirement purposeful and grounded in our own choices. Sign up by calling the Council on Aging at 781-259-8811.

Lincoln Academy with Walter and Mariel Bossert: The plot to replace George Washington, the Conway Cabal, with music
October 17 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Oct. 17, at 12:30 to hear Walter Bossert discuss “The Plot to Replace George Washington, the Conway Cabal, with Music” including music of the period performed by Mariel Bossert. Bring a bag lunch.

Free legal clinic
October 17 at 2 p.m.
Got a question about a legal issue? The Council on Aging is pleased to provide a monthly legal clinic with elder law attorney and Lincoln resident Sasha Golden on Monday, Oct. 17 from 2-4 p.m. There is no charge for the thirty-minute consultation, but advance registration is required. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. Register in advance by calling the COA at 781-259-8811.

Enjoy a gourmet luncheon with friends
October 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet meal with new friends and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at St. Anne’s Church. The COA welcomes new diners often — give them a try! Please reserve by calling the COA at 781-259-8811 at least a week ahead even if you have previously attended. The cost of each meal is $5. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let the COA know if you need transportation or a seating partner. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, Newbury Court, St. Anne’s, and the Lincoln Garden Club. And the volunteer serving staff consists of friends and neighbors.

“Coffee with a Cop”: share concerns and ideas with the Lincoln Police
October 20 from 1-3 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet privately with a Police Officer. Do you have a security concern regarding yourself, a family member, or neighbor? An idea for the Police should try? Would you like guidance about a situation? Come on down! No need to make an appointment. An officer will be at Bemis each third Thursday of the month from 1 to 3.

Lincoln Academy with Mike O’Brien: The most important event in Sigmund Freud’s life and theory
October 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Oct. 24 at 12:30 to hear Mike O’Brien discuss “The Most Important event in Sigmund Freud’s Life and Theory.” According to Mr. O’Brien, “What was it? What was “it” with Freud? He didn’t like thinking about it. He tried valiantly not to. Yet he couldn’t forget it. He felt constantly compelled to misrerember it and repeat it. It became a dynamic part of his personality. And his theory. Come and gain insight into what “it” was. Your understanding of Freud and his theory will be radically and forever changed.” Bring a bag lunch.

Tea on Tuesdays
October 25 at 2:15 p.m.
When was the last time you spent a relaxing hour or so over a cup of tea with friends? You are cordially invited to “Take Time for Tea on Tuesday,” when you may enjoy a cup of tea (or coffee) and snacks in an elegant atmosphere with friends, old and new on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 2:15 to 4 p.m. at Bemis Hall. Just come as you are, have a seat at a table, get yourself some tea and cookies and enjoy the company of your friends and neighbors. All are welcome. No need to sign up.

Longfellow House in Cambridge
October 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Please join the COA for a visit to the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow House in Cambridge on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Walk through the rooms where Henry Longfellow crafted American masterpieces and George Washington commanded the Continental Army during the siege of Boston. The trip will leave the Lincoln Mall at 9:30 a.m. on a Doherty school bus, returning between 2 and 2:30 P.M. There will be a 50-minute guided walking tour of the house, and time to view the garden and visit the book shop. After the tour you will have lunch at a local restaurant at your own cost. This trip is rated moderate for physical difficulty. The price of the trip is $10 per person. Payment is non-refundable and space is limited. To reserve a space, send checks, payable to FLCOA/Trips, to Donna Rizzo, 22 Blackburnian Road, Lincoln 01773. Please enclose your phone number and email address with your check. If you have questions please contact Donna at 781-257-5050, donna@ecacbed.com.

What’s new in ocean cruises?
October 27 at 2:30 p.m.
The leaves may still be falling, but time to plan your winter vacation is running out. What better get-away than a relaxing, educational, enlightening ocean cruise to someplace warm? Join Peggy Dawson, advisor/accredited cruise counselor, on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2:30 at Bemis Hall when she will let you know what is new and exciting in award-winning Viking ocean cruises as well as more unusual ocean cruises — expedition style cruises, small ships, and yachts. Come and bring your questions and thoughts!

Medicare open enrollment insurance update 
October 28 at 10 a.m.
Find out what changes could affect your Medicare coverage and how much you will pay in 2017 when Don Milan and Anne Meade, Lincoln’s counselors from the Minuteman Senior Services SHINE Program-health benefits counseling for Medicare enrollees, come to Bemis Hall on Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 am. This is an important time to understand the changes for 2017 and to be sure you are satisfied with your current health insurance benefits. Medicare open enrollment period—October 15 to December 7, 2016—is your opportunity to make any changes to your Medicare coverage, effective Jan. 1st. Representatives from most major supplemental health insurance plans (Harvard Pilgrim, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, Fallon, and AARP/United Health Care) will have 2017 information for Medigap, Advantage and Part D plans. Also present will be Priscilla Leach (Veterans Service Officer). Note: This program is designed to go over 2017 changes in basic Medicare, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans. On Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., SHINE will present an in-depth “Medicare 101” to go over the basics of Medicare and the different types of insurance plans (Medigap and Advantage) available to supplement coverage.

Living in a small space and loving it
October 28 at 12:30 p.m.
You’re thinking of downsizing or you’ve already done it and now you realize that you’ll need to learn to live in a smaller space. Fear not! Living in a smaller space does not have to mean living smaller. With the right attitude and know-how you can make your smaller space one that is more attractive, more energetic, and even more convenient than the space you needed decades ago. Come hear Lyn Spaeth of Transformations, which specializes in home staging, new home set-up and interior redesign, on Friday, Oct. 28 at 12:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. She’ll talk about how to design your smaller space so that it fits who you are now, making your life easier by focusing on the essence of what is most important to you while getting what you no longer need and desire out of your way. Bring your questions and concerns!

Lincoln Academy with Rakesh Karmachaya: Human stem cells in the study of psychiatric neurobiology
October 31 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, Oct. 31 at 12:30 to hear Rakesh Karmachaya discuss “Human Stem Cells in the Study of Psychiatric Neurobiology.” According to Dr. Karmachaya, “Scientific research of brain disorders is hindered by technical and ethical issues involved in growing and studying live neurons (brain cells). Recent advances in stem cell research enable the generation of human stem cells from any individual, which can then be used to generate patient-specific neurons in the laboratory. We will explore how patient stem cells can aid in understanding the neurobiology of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and provide approaches to develop novel treatments.” Bring a bag lunch.