Join Dr. Matthew Holahan, professor in Carleton University’s Department of Neuroscience, for a workshop on the neurobiology of concussions. This session will feature an interactive lecture, a tour of the Neuroscience teaching labs and a general tour of the Carleton campus.

Sample schedule for your students:

10:00 to 10:15 a.m. (ET) – Welcome and introductions
10:15 to 11:15 a.m. (ET) – The Neurobiology of Concussions

• What is a concussion?
• Metabolic cascade and energy crisis
• Symptoms and diagnosis
• Treatment and recovery
• Q&A

11:15 to 11:30 a.m. (ET) – Walk to the Health Sciences Building Teaching Labs
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET) – Tour of the Health Sciences Building Teaching Labs
12:00 to 12:45 p.m. (ET) – Lunch in the residence dining hall
12:45 to 2:00 p.m. (ET) – General Campus Tour

Available: Wednesdays upon request

To book:

Please contact outreach@carleton.ca.