Institution : Bloomfield Science Museum (Israel)

Sub-theme : “On the Brain and the Senses”
Type of activity : Brain-Machine Interface - an exhibition made by studentsCan the brain study itself? - A cafe' scientific meeting with Peter Hillman, Professor of Biophysics
Target audience : All
Venue : Bloomfield Science Museum - Givat Ram, Jerusalem 91904 (ISRAEL)
Other partners : Interdisciplinary Center for Neural Computation (ICNC) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Foundation supporting the project: Jerusalem Foundation
Special guest : Pr. Peter Hillman
Promotion : The brain - A one-time newsletter

Institution : Ciencia Viva (Portugal)

Sub-theme : Neurosensorial implants: ethical issues in Bionics
A contribute to improve public awareness on the ethical aspects of neurosensorial implants and future advances of Bionics
Type of activity : Debate with neuroscientists
Miguel Castelo-Branco (IBILI) What future for retinal implants?
Fernando Gomes/Cristina Januário Santos (Coimbra University Hospital)
Ethical issues in neurosurgery
Target audience : Adults
Venue : Coimbra, Casa da Cultura (local council auditorium) - Rua Pedro Monteiro, Coimbra 3000 (PORTUGAL)
Other partners : CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC)
IBILI - Institute of Biomedical Research in Light and Image
Coimbra University Hospital
Foundation supporting the project: Gulbenkian Foundation
Special guest : Catarina Oliveira (CNC)
Miguel Castelo-Branco (IBILI)
Fernando Gomes/Cristina Januário Santos (Coimbra University Hospital)
Promotion : Local institutions
Press release
Expected outcomes : Contribute to improve public awareness on the ethical aspects of neurosensorial implants and future advances of Bionics.

Institution : IDIS-Citta della Scienza(Italy)

Sub-theme : Brain sciencesEuropean dimension of the research
Type of activity : Demonstrations ExperimentsGamesExhibition “Beautiful minds”DeCiDe gameLecture
Target audience : School groups (May 9th)General public (May 8th)
Venue : Città della Scienza, Via Coroglio 104 - Naples I-80124 (ITALY)
Other partners : Education Departement of the Municipality of NaplesRepresentatives of European countries in Naples
Special guest : Fulvio Magara, Swiss brain scientist
Promotion : WebsiteLocal pressLeaflets and brochures(Posters in the streets)
Expected outcomes : Increase awareness of young people on European dimensionIncrease knowledge on brain sciences

Institution : Technopolis (Belgium)

Sub-theme : Working of the human brain and memory including status of research in this field
Type of activity : Interactive lecture by Dr. Lucien De Cock Interactive and playful science show around 'brain gymnastics'
Target audience : AdultsCRM, a social-cultural organisation for seniors
Venue : Technopolis - Technologielaan, Mechelen 2800 (BELGIUM)
Other partners :
Foundation supporting the project:: Koning Boudewijnstichting and Nationale Loterij
Special guest : Dr. Lucien De Cock
Promotion : Direct marketingWebsitePress conference
Expected outcomes : Enhance awareness around the working of the human brain and memory including the possibilities to influence this by a certain lifestyle and by mental training

Institution : Universeum (Sweden)

Sub-theme : “Big Questions”: questions about brain that you find hard to talk about and discuss
Type of activity : ExhibitionsDebate
Target audience : Daytime: schoolpupilsEvening: adults
Venue : Universeum - Box 143 65, Göteborg SE-400 (SWEDEN)
Other partners : “Sahlgrenska” University Hospital and Goteborg University
Foundation supporting the project: Riksbankens Jubileums Fond
Promotion : NewsletterHomepage