The Aging Brain
The goal of this course is to enable members to better understand the functions of their own brains. Each lecture will begin with an introduction to a basic neuroscience topic, followed by a discussion of related clinical concepts. Topics explored include: stroke, vision, neurodegeneration and proteinopathies, and spinal cord injury. Note: This course is intended for a general audience. No prior training in the biological sciences is required.
Faculty Bio
Peter Ralston is the former chair of UCSF’s Department of Anatomy, where he was a professor. During his 35-year career at UCSF, he directed the medical school’s course in neuroscience and ran an NIH-supported research lab.
This is an In-Person, Livestreamed + Recorded Course
- Classes meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 365 (3rd floor), at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
- Classes will also stream live, and be video recorded
- You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Tuesday, June 2, and ends on Tuesday, June 23
- Classes meet for 4 weeks, 2 hours per session (10-noon)
- All course materials will remain available to view and enjoy in Member Dashboards through August 31
Member Praise for Peter Ralston
Dr. Ralston was engaging, knowledgeable and was able to teach an extremely complex subject in a manner that was understandable.