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Memory Matters Events

Welcome to the heart of our mission! The Memory Matters Events page is your go-to hub for all upcoming seminars, workshops, live podcast recordings, guest speaker panels, and community meetups.

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Whether you're a student researcher, a caregiver, a neuroscience enthusiast, or simply someone passionate about brain health and memory, our events are designed to inform, inspire, and connect.

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From expert-led research seminars to storytelling nights featuring patients and advocates, every event is a chance to learn something new and make a meaningful impact.

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✨ Stay curious. Stay connected. Let’s make memory matter — together.

upcoming events

past events

12/6/25

The Practice and Science of Music Therapy Ft. Dr. Shannon de l’Etoile

Dr. Shannon de l’Etoile, Ph.D. Associate Dean of Graduate Studies & Professor of Music Therapy

University of Miami Frost School of Music​

 

Thank you for an in-depth exploration of how music can transform the brain and support healing across a wide range of neurological and developmental conditions. Led by Dr. Shannon de l’Etoile—an internationally recognized researcher, clinician, and educator—this seminar offered a rare opportunity to learn directly from a leading expert in music therapy.​ She will guide participants through the evidence-based practice of music therapy in areas such as stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, autism, traumatic brain injury, and mental health. The session included experiential demonstrations that reveal how rhythm, melody, and musical interaction can support motor recovery, emotional regulation, communication, and cognitive function.​

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11/20/25
Alzheimer's Research Talk with Dr. Charles Seaks

Dr. Seaks, Ph.D., Director of Grant Management at Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, is a leading voice in Alzheimer’s research, with a background in Human Physiology from the University of Kentucky’s renowned Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. His work has explored how viral reactivation contributes to cognitive decline, and he now supports groundbreaking scientific initiatives aimed at accelerating the path toward a cure.

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Thank you for the opportunity to listen directly from a researcher shaping the future of Alzheimer’s disease treatment and prevention—perfect for students, aspiring scientists, and anyone passionate about brain health.

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07/16/25
Learn Research from a Neuroscience PhD mentor!

In this seminar, we learnt how to:

  • 🔬 Understand what research really is and why it matters to top colleges

  • 🚀 Stand out in competitive admissions through intellectual curiosity and initiative

  • 💻 Access virtual research opportunities through MedSchoolCoach’s Research Scholars Program

  • 🧠 Start your research journey with tips on forming a question, choosing a topic, and taking the first steps

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Thank you Dr. Ken, , PhD in neuroscience and Director of Research at MedSchoolCoach, for sharing insider knowledge on how high school students can get involved in meaningful research that truly stands out on college applications.

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