CANCELED: Balancing the Ingredients for Family and Community Success: Engaging Policy Makers and Other Stakeholders in the Science of Early Brain and Child Development

Canceled following UW-Madison's decision to cancel all events with 50 or more people until at least April 10 due to the coronavirus; for updates: https://covid19.wisc.edu.

press release: The Neuroscience and Public Policy Training Program (N&PP) Seminar Series will be hosting the following FREE speaking event: Dr. Pat Levitt, University of Southern California, chief scientific officer, vice president, and director of The Saban Research Institute at the Los Angeles Children's Hospital

The neuroscience of brain and child development provides the foundation for a core story that informs policy makers, business leaders and other stakeholders of the ingredients that contribute to healthy outcomes. Successful communication can close the gap between what we know and what we do. This presentation will discuss the opportunities and challenges in using science communication to transform policy decision-making in this arena.

When/Where: Thursday, April 2, 3:00-4:00 PM. Biotechnology Auditorium 1111, Genetics and Biotechnology Center, 425 Henry Mall