UT Brainstorms- The Diminishing Brain
May
21
2026
May
21
2026
Description
Join us for UT Brainstorms
on May 21st, 2026!
“The Diminishing Brain: A conversation about neurodegenerative
disorders and what can be done about them”
Presenter:
Dr. Michael Mauk, Professor of Neuroscience, UT Austin
Parking: Parking is available at the Speedway garage.
About Dr. Mauk - Dr. Michael Mauk received his Ph.D. from Stanford University. His research focuses on the mechanisms of learning in the cerebellum and prefrontal cortex. The hallmark feature of his research is the combined use of experiments and computer simulation to address what brain systems compute and how their neurons and synapses accomplish this computation. Dr. Mauk’s ultimate goal is to understand the cerebellum well enough to build fully functional simulation.
Location
Robert A. Welch Hall, Room 2.224
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