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UB’s Museum of Neuroanatomy is among the unique collections that will be open to the public on Oct. 24 on the South Campus.
Published October 19, 2012 This content is archived.
UB will open to the public some of its most unique collections, including what’s believed to be the nation’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the human brain.
Collections of such items as medical books from the Middle Ages, Colonial-era dentures, tonics, potions and, of course, human brains will be on view from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 24 in the following museums and collections on the South Campus:
In addition, UB will host a panel discussion from 6:45-7:45 p.m. in the Roswell Park Room in the Health Sciences Library about the importance of the history of medicine for medical humanities, changing trends in psychiatry and other topics. The discussion will feature James Bono, associate professor; and Michael Rembis, and David Herzberg, assistant professors, all from the Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences.
Those wishing to attend the discussion are encouraged to RSVP by contacting Linda Lohr at 829-5737 or lalohr@buffalo.edu, or Keith Mages at 829-5737 or kcmages@buffalo.edu.