{"id":29374,"date":"2026-03-15T22:37:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T19:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/?p=29374"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:24:13","slug":"brain-awareness-week-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/physiology.med.sumdu.edu.ua\/en\/brain-awareness-week-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Brain Awareness Week \u2013 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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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 \u2013 \u201cGood Health and Well-Being.\u201d<\/p>

This is precisely the focus of the scientific and educational events of Brain Awareness Week<\/b><\/strong>, organized by the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology under the guidance of the Head of the Department, Viktoriia Harbuzova.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

Events of \u201cBrain Awareness Week 2026\u201d<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>

March 16<\/b><\/strong><\/p>

Intellectual game \u201cSecrets of the Brain\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Bohdan Okhrimenko (student, MC.m-301)<\/p>

Quest \u201cBrain Detective\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Yuliia Kibalnyk (Head Librarian, Educational and Scientific Medical Institute)<\/p>

Excursion to the Anatomical Museum, Serhii Dmytruk (Associate Professor, PhD in Biology, Department of Morphology, SumDU)<\/p>

March 17<\/b><\/strong><\/p>

Round table \u201cWhy Do Memories Fade: What Do We Know About Alzheimer\u2019s Disease in 2026?\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Tetiana Oleshko (Assistant Professor, PhD in Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, SumDU)<\/p>

March 18<\/b><\/strong><\/p>

Interactive workshop \u201cHidden Superpowers of the Brain\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Olha Obukhova (Associate Professor, PhD in Biology, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, SumDU)<\/p>

March 19<\/b><\/strong><\/p>

Educational activities for students, Municipal Institution Lyceum No. 33:<\/p>

\u201cInteresting Facts About the Brain\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Viktoriia Shuhaiova (student, MC.m-406)<\/p>

\u201cSleep and Brain Health\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Liliia Nedaikhlib (student, MC.m-406)<\/p>

March 20<\/b><\/strong><\/p>

Discussion \u201cHow Does Music Affect Brain Function?\u201d\u00a0\u2013 Olha Chernysh (student, MC.m-215)<\/p>

You will learn:<\/b><\/strong><\/h5>

What secrets does the brain hide?<\/p>

How can we adapt to crisis situations?<\/p>

How can we keep our brain in good shape?<\/p>

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