The Adventures in Medicine and Science program at Saint Louis University is getting ready to kick off its 2023-2024 Auditorium Program Schedule. We will update our website as we finalize dates for this SLU program.
Middle School Programming
Brain Awareness, Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- Unlock the magnificent workings of the human brain! Paul Young, M.D., St. Louis native and world-renowned neurosurgeon, brings to life the human brain, including its potential and its limitations. Young believes that knowledge creates better choices, and if our youth better understand the impressive workings of the human brain, it will lead to better choices throughout life. Young uses real brain specimens to bring his talk to life. This specific date is tailored to our middle school audience.
- 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
- Hands-on programming offered following: Sheep Brain Dissection (Limited spots available)
The Incredible Human Body, Tuesday, January 23, 2024
- Ever wondered exactly how the human body works? Take an adventure with our Educational Specialist Ray Vollmer on a live tour of the human body using a real-life cadaver. Musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive and nervous systems — this program includes them all and explains how these systems work together to support life and maintain health. Help your students discover the incredible workings of the human body!
- 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
- Hands-on programming offered following: Pig Heart Dissection (Limited spots available)
High School Programming
Brain Awareness: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- Unlock the magnificent workings of the human brain. Paul Young, M.D., St. Louis native and world-renowned neurosurgeon, brings to life the human brain, including its potential and its limitations. Young believes that knowledge creates better choices, and if our youth better understand the impressive workings of the human brain, it will lead to better choices throughout life. Young uses real brain specimens to bring his talk to life. This specific date is tailored to our high school audience.
- 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
- Hands-on programming offered following: Cadaver Demonstration and Sheep Brain Dissection (limited space available)
Demonstration of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Surgical Demonstration with Michael Williams, M.D.: Tuesday, December 5, 2024
- Join us for a front row seat as Saint Louis University School of Medicine's very own Michael Williams, M.D., takes us step by step through an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. This live interactive surgical demonstration will be one that you won't want to miss! Please note that the doctor does use a cadaver for this demonstration.
- 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
- Hands-on programming offered following: Cadaver Demonstration and Pig Heart Dissection (limited space available)
Additional High School Programs
- The Human Reproductive System: Date TBD
- Forensic Science/Autopsy: Date TBD
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