The Brain Bus™
Would you like us to come to your school or event?
Email: foundation@neurotucson.com
Call: 520- 529-5211
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Upcoming Brain Bus Events
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Saturday, December 7th, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Girl Scout Thin Mint Sprint
Kino Sports Park
Free Parking - follow signs
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Sunday, December 8th, 8:00 am - 11:00 am Ronald McDonal House Charities
Walk for Kids
University of Arizona Mall
South of Student Union
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What is the Brain Bus?
The Brain Bus is a mobile neuroscience laboratory that empowers communities and enriches the lives of Southern Arizonans. Our curriculum covers K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grade education, along with adult education.
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Topics include:
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Prenatal and baby brain development
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Adolescent brain development
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Nutrition
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Physical activity
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Injury prevention
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Literacy
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The aging brain
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Disease prevention
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Common clinical disorders
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and more!
Three of our board members, Abhay Sanan, MD, Nadia Fike, MD, PhD and Lynne Oland, PhD, are uniquely qualified to oversee this project. As physicians, Dr. Sanan and Dr. Fike see the effects of brain and nervous system diseases every day. As scientists, Dr. Fike and Dr. Oland have studied the cells of the brain and nervous system, as well as the functional circuits that process information, cognition, and mediate behavior.
Brain Bus Goals
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Provide a school and family-friendly setting filled with content-rich, enjoyable activities that engage K-12 student to learn about the brain health.
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Increase public awareness of the amazing capacity of the brain, how it develops, how it ages, and how to protect it.
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Create opportunities for partnerships with teachers, providers, and non-profit organizations interested in brain health, learning/education, and brain rehabilitation that will bring knowledge about the brain to the public.
New and Improved Brain Bus!
The ceiling of the Brain Bus got a facelift!