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Join Max Kurz, PhD, senior research scientist at Boys Town National Research Hospital Institute for Human Neuroscience<\/a>, for the April 2 Omaha Science Caf\u00e9 as he presents, \u201cThe Brain that Heals Itself,\u201d at 7 p.m. at the Slowdown<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kurz will show how his research team is using neuroimaging and advanced engineering methods to identify the adaptations in the developing brains of children that incurred a brain injury at birth. He will share how his research team is using a neuroscience-informed approach to develop new cutting-edge treatment strategies that are harnessing the enormous capacity of a child\u2019s brain to heal itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kurz is a movement physiologist with over 110 scientific publications that have received more than 2,500 citations. His research spans from robotic rehabilitation, electrostimulation of the nerves of the tongue for balance, to the design of novel physical therapy approaches that spark changes in the brain and spinal cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His research has been funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health for more than a decade and has uncovered numerous breakthroughs in the understanding of the key therapeutic ingredients for promoting beneficial changes in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kurz\u2019s discoveries have been highlighted in popular media news outlets such as the Discovery Channel, New York Times, London SUN\u00a0and BBC World News. His scientific quest for identifying the optimal treatments for individuals with neurologic impairments has been featured in Norman Doidge\u2019s book titled \u201cThe Brain\u2019s Way of Healing,\u201d which was on the New York Times Bestseller\u2019s list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science Caf\u00e9s involve a conversation with an expert about current science topics. They are open to everyone. Each meeting is organized around an interesting topic of conversation. Experts give a brief presentation followed by a Q&A period. This\u00a0caf\u00e9\u00a0is in partnership with the Nebraska\u00a0Science\u00a0Festival<\/a> (April 1-30, 2024) and platinum festival sponsor Boys Town.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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