Max Planck Florida Institute For Neuroscience Draws Curtain On Jupiter Community Event

JUPITER, FL – May 31, 2017 – The Max Planck Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) had much to celebrate at the fourth and final event of the 2017 “Science Meets Music” series in late April. The cultural offering was lauded for its creativity, innovation and continued growth since its inception in 2014. Before drawing the curtain on the season, guests heard from local MPFI scientist, Samuel M. Young, Jr., Ph.D., Research Group Leader of Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Function, who presented Breaking the Code: How Molecular Machines Determine Brain Function. His lecture was accompanied by a masterful performance of moving chamber music from acclaimed duo, violinist Aleksandr Zhuk and pianist Tao Lin.

“This is our fourteenth ‘Science Meets Music’ program,” announced Dr. David Fitzpatrick, Scientific Director and CEO of Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, during his opening remarks. “Since 2014, we have been pleased to present speakers from ten different Max Planck Institutes, including four from MPFI. While ‘season’ might be officially over in Palm Beach County, the science never stops. We have already had a tremendous start to 2017, and our success is in large part due to the support of our community.”

Dr. Fitzpatrick continued his introduction by sharing several notable highlights, including the success of the 2017 Sunposium Neuroscience Research Conference at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, which featured two Nobel Laureates; that MPFI research has been in 11 publications so far this year; and that Abberior Instruments America (AIA) has selected MPFI as its first U.S.-based facility. AIA is the daughter company of Abberior Instruments, which manufactures super-resolution microscopy, based on research from co-founder and Nobel Laureate Dr. Stefan Hell.

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The “Science Meets Music” series is an annual opportunity to hear about breaking scientific research, complemented by classical music performances. The programs are free and take place at The Benjamin Upper School in Palm Beach Gardens. For more information about “Science Meets Music,” or MPFI news, please visit www.maxplanckflorida.org and follow MPFI on Facebook @Max.Planck.Florida.Institute

MPFI appreciates the commitment of all its sponsors this 2017 Season, including The Benjamin School for hosting the event at Benjamin Hall, and Carmine’s Market and Prosecco Café for providing delicious receptions for guests to enjoy.

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About the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience

The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI), a not-for-profit research organization, is part of the world-renowned Max Planck Society, Germany’s most successful research organization with over 80 institutes worldwide. Since its establishment in 1948, 18 Nobel laureates have emerged from the ranks of its scientists. It has produced over 15,000 publications, more than 3,000 inventions and over 90 spin-off companies, putting it on par with the best and most prestigious research institutions in the world. As its first U.S. institution, MPFI brings together exceptional neuroscientists from around the world to answer fundamental questions about brain development and function and to develop new technologies that make groundbreaking scientific discoveries possible. Their research is shared publicly with scholars, universities and other organizations around the globe, providing the necessary foundation of knowledge to develop treatments and cures for brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, visit www.maxplanckflorida.org.