Brain Awareness Week

Brain Awareness Week

Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign to increase public awareness and support about the progress and benefits of brain research. It is a week-long celebration organised by the Dana Alliance in mid-March every year.

When is Brain Awareness Week?

Brain Awareness Week takes place every March, and this year it will be the 15th to the 21st of March 2021.  

What Happens on Brain Awareness Week?

Research involving the brain is important for understanding common brain diseases. During this week, communities, charities, organisations and individuals partnership with Brain Awareness Week to organised fun and informative activities in their community to educate people about the importance of brain research.

What is the history of Brain Awareness Week?

Brain Awareness Week began in 1996. The goal was to educate people on brain research, the importance of research and the hope for treatments, preventions and possible cures for brain diseases. 

 

What Are The Three Main Areas of The Brain?

 

• Cerebrum - The front and larger part of the brain is called the cerebrum. The cerebrum is responsible for the senses, thinking and memory.
• Cerebellum - The smaller and back part of the brain is called the cerebellum. This part is mainly responsible for motor control.
• Brain Stem - The brain stem is the part of the brain which is linked by the spinal cord to the rest of the body. It is responsible for all the unconscious activities, such as breathing.