A Neurobiological and Sociocultural Approach to Understanding Pain
Elizabeth Losin | Biobehavioral Health
While pain is a nearly universal human experience, its burden is not. I will describe how my lab is using the tools of cognitive neuroscience, psychology and anthropology to uncover the neurobiological and sociocultural mechanisms underlying ethnic, racial and gender disparities in pain. Our ultimate goal is to use our findings to inform and test interventions aimed at reducing pain disparities.
When Science is the Star: Making Documentaries that Get Science Right
Neil Losin | Biology | Day’s Edge Productions
Over the last decade, I've collaborated with researchers to produce nearly 200 documentaries – ranging from short films to broadcast series – for TV, web, and science classrooms. Here I'll share my perspective on effective science storytelling, show how scientists can work with my team for Broader Impacts and outreach, and reveal a sneak preview of the latest Day’s Edge project: an all-new primetime science series premiering on PBS in July.
The Millennium Café runs 10-11am in the 3rd floor Café Commons of the MSC Bldg. Join researchers from across campus for a stellar cup of coffee and two <10 min interdisciplinary talks. All Millennium Café events are free and open to the Penn State community, include coffee and breakfast pastries, and are held in the third floor Café Commons of the Millennium Science Complex at University Park.