Brain Awareness Week highlights neuroscience research at University-of-Lethbridge

What goes on inside the human brain? That’s what the University of Lethbridge hopes to answer during its annual Brain Awareness Week. During the event, the community can explore new discoveries and learn about ongoing research.

The initiative also features a team working to advance brain research and awareness. Jade Oldfield, a PhD student with the Canadien Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience at the U of L, says the week is all about connecting the community with the latest discoveries in neuroscience and the people behind it.

Brain Awareness Week concludes with an Open House on Saturday, March 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Science Commons.

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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