A normal afternoon leads to a near death experience. Unbearable family loss influences the search for a cancer cure. A neurosurgeon witnesses the inexplicable. What part does our brain play in these intriguing mysteries? Three experts weigh in with personal stories and scientific research. Presented by TMC Health President & CEO Jennifer Mendrzycki
| Fast Passes: | This event has free Fast Passes. Fast Passes are not available yet. |
| Where: | Student Union North Ballroom (Seats 670)  |
| When: | Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing Area South Ballroom (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction |
| Moderator: | Francisco Valencia |
| Sponsors: | Session made possible courtesy of TMC Health, University of Arizona |
Dr. Allan Hamilton's journey from janitor to Harvard-trained neurosurgeon marks the beginning of an extraordinary career. He holds four professorships at the University of Arizona and has been recognized as "One of the Leading Intellects of the Twenty-First Century....
Lawrence Ingrassia is a former business and economics editor and deputy managing editor at the New York Times, having previously spent 25 years at the Wall Street Journal, and serving as managing editor of the Los Angeles Times....
Sebastian Junger is the New York Times bestselling author of "Tribe," "War," "Freedom," "A Death in Belmont," "Fire" and "The Perfect Storm." He also co-directed the documentary, "Restrepo," which was nominated for an Academy Award....
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