Promoting knowledge about health, the functioning of the human body, disease prevention, and the preservation of mental well-being is one of the Sustainable Development Goals proclaimed by the United Nations – “Good Health and Well-Being.”
This is precisely the focus of the scientific and educational events of Brain Awareness Week, organized by the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology under the guidance of the Head of the Department, Viktoriia Harbuzova.
The aim of the event is to promote knowledge about how the brain works, highlight modern research in neuroscience, and foster a conscious attitude toward maintaining cognitive and mental health. Lectures, interactive meetings, and educational initiatives are designed to inform school pupils, students, university staff, and the Sumy community about ways to achieve this goal.
Events of “Brain Awareness Week 2026”
March 16
Intellectual game “Secrets of the Brain” – Bohdan Okhrimenko (student, MC.m-301)
Quest “Brain Detective” – Yuliia Kibalnyk (Head Librarian, Educational and Scientific Medical Institute)
Excursion to the Anatomical Museum, Serhii Dmytruk (Associate Professor, PhD in Biology, Department of Morphology, SumDU)
March 17
Round table “Why Do Memories Fade: What Do We Know About Alzheimer’s Disease in 2026?” – Tetiana Oleshko (Assistant Professor, PhD in Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, SumDU)
March 18
Interactive workshop “Hidden Superpowers of the Brain” – Olha Obukhova (Associate Professor, PhD in Biology, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, SumDU)
March 19
Educational activities for students, Municipal Institution Lyceum No. 33:
“Interesting Facts About the Brain” – Viktoriia Shuhaiova (student, MC.m-406)
“Sleep and Brain Health” – Liliia Nedaikhlib (student, MC.m-406)
March 20
Discussion “How Does Music Affect Brain Function?” – Olha Chernysh (student, MC.m-215)
You will learn:
What secrets does the brain hide?
How can we adapt to crisis situations?
How can we keep our brain in good shape?
We invite everyone to participate!!!
