Students at Two Hawaii High Schools to Learn How Brain Works from Top Neurologists

Workshop Coincides with the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Largest in World

Newswise — What: Neurologists from around the country who are members of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) will be getting students fired up about neuroscience by teaching workshops to students at Farrington and McKinley high schools about how the brain works. The classes coincide with the American Academy of Neurology’s weeklong Annual Meeting in Honolulu, where more than 9,000 neurologists and health care professionals will learn about the latest research advances into the prevention and treatment of brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and autism. The AAN Annual Meeting is the largest of its kind.

“Providing some basic education about the brain, neuroscience, and medicine in a classroom setting is a joy for all involved,” said lead neurologist instructor Linda Selwa, MD, who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology with the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. “We are looking forward to providing this service to students in the community that is so kindly hosting our Annual Meeting.”

Who: Neurologists, neurology residents, and medical students who are members of the American Academy of Neurology and have specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system.

Where: Farrington High School and McKinley High School in Honolulu

When: 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. HST, Monday, April 11, 2011

Advance Media Interviews: Linda Selwa, MD, is available for advance media interviews to discuss the hands-on curriculum and the importance of educating students about the brain and neuroscience. Media wishing to attend the interactive classes and experiments should contact Farrington High School or McKinley High School for permission.

The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 24,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.

For more information about the American Academy of Neurology, visit http://www.aan.com.