Psychology's Grimm to speak about food addiction Nov. 5

Western Today staff

November 1, 2012

Faculty from Western Washington University’s Behavioral Neuroscience Program and Biology and Psychology departments will gather for their regular neighborhood round-table discussion, “Neuroscience on Tap: Bring Your Own Brain (BYOB),” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Club Glow in Bob’s Burgers and Brew, 202 E. Holly St. in downtown Bellingham.

“Food Addiction” is this month’s topic; the host will be Jeff Grimm, a professor in Western’s Psychology Department.

The remaining Neuroscience on Tap events scheduled for this academic year are:

“Because of the Hippocampus … I Believe in Yesterday,” on Monday, Feb. 4, led by Western Assistant Professor of Psychology Jackie Rose
“Brain Function Boot Camp,” on Monday, April 1, led by Western Associate Professor of Psychology Janet Finlay

For more information on this or future events, contact Coco Besson, WWU Behavioral Neuroscience Program Coordinator, at (360) 650-2148 or at coco.besson@wwu.edu. Additional program information can also be found at http://www.wwu.edu/neuroscience/.