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Lecture, Wednesday 9th, 8pm - How our neural architecture influences personality

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  • 08-02-2011 2:18pm
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    robindch
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    The 2011 ISS lecture series begins with a talk by Dr Kevin Mitchell of the Dept of Genetics, TCD. The talk is entitled:

    Born that way - how the wiring of the brain makes us who we are

    Date: Wednesday, February 9th
    Time: 8:00pm
    Where: Davenport Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2.
    Admission: €3 for members and concessions; €6 for non-members.

    Dr Mitchell heads up a lab specialising in developmental neurogenetics. He presented to the Irish Skeptics Society in April 2010 on the genetics of perception. The response at the time was so positive that we have decided to invite him back. This time he will examine how genetic and neurodevelopmental variation affects how the brain is wired, which in turn has a predominant influence on major personality traits and other psychological characteristics. He will also comment on how nature interacts with nurture. Those who have heard Dr Mitchell speak previously will know that he is an enthusiastic and exceptionally clear presenter, explaining cutting edge science in a cogent and accessible way.

    Sorry about the short notice. Have been a trifle busy recently.


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