The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) continues the successful 2018 “Science Meets Music” series by featuring world-renowned scientists and musicians. “Science Meets Music” aims to bring the community together for a night of virtuosic music and scientific discovery, offering guests an innovative and creative program featuring a scientific lecture accompanied by a classical music performance.
Dr. Jason Christie, Research Group Leader for Cerebellar Circuit Function at MPFI, will discuss how motor errors produce signals in the brain that affect movement, with his presentation entitled “Muscle Memory: Improving Motor Performance by Training the Brain.” This insight into the basic understanding of brain function bodes well for human health and may one day allow for new therapies that can help overcome the debilitating effects of motor impairment.
Following Dr. Christie’s presentation, enjoy a musical performance by the phenomenal pianist Dr. Sofiya Uryvayeva Martin. Dr. Martin has performed with great success around the world and earned both master’s and doctorate degrees in piano performance. In 2017, she became an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University. By popular demand, Dr. Martin is returning to the ‘Science Meets Music’ Series. Last season, she captivated guests with her beauty, talent, and artistry — a performance like no other.