Lectures on Tap - Lab-Grown Brains: A New Reality

Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in DC bars. 📍 Location: Exact address given in the confirmation email 🧠 Lecture: "Lab-Grown Brains: A New Reality" 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Annie Kathuria Imagine a world where scientists can grow tiny, functional brains in a lab—not in a distant future, but today. Brain organoids, or lab-grown brains, are transforming how we study neurological diseases, test new drugs, and probe the mysteries of the human mind. Join us for a fascinating evening as Dr. Annie Kathuria breaks down the science behind brain organoids in clear, accessible terms. You’ll learn how these miniature brains are created, what they can (and can’t) do, and why they’re rapidly becoming one of the most exciting tools in modern medicine. We’ll also wrestle with the big questions: What does it mean to grow a brain outside the body? How close are we to consciousness in a dish? And how should ethics guide this fast-moving field? Dr. Kathuria is a Johns Hopkins professor and Co-Founder of Organotics, working at the cutting edge of organoid research and innovation. Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌 Agenda 6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key. 6:55 PM – Host introduction 7:00 PM – Lecture begins 7:45 PM – Audience Q&A 8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round 8:30 PM – Wrap up.