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Science Salon Series Featuring Dr. Ronald Ruff

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:30 PM (PT)

Foster City, CA

Science Salon Series Featuring Dr. Ronald Ruff

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“Studying Brain Exercise Programs: How Scientists Determine Efficacy” 

Have you ever wondered how scientists test brain exercise programs to determine whether they work? vibrantBrains welcomes Ronald Ruff, Ph.D. to the May Science Salon Series. Dr. Ruff, a neuropsychologist and rehabilitation psychologist, participated in the original studies to test the Posit Science Brain Fitness Program Classic. He will explain the steps involved in conductingDr. Ronald Ruff a scientific study that examines whether a computer-based brain exercise program yields positive results. Dr. Ruff will also discuss the basic theory behind skill learning versus memory retraining. 

Dr. Ruff is a clinical neuropsychologist and rehabilitation psychologist; he has a private practice in San Francisco. Currently, Dr. Ruff serves on the editorial boards of several scholarly journals. He has also been appointed by the Governor of California to the Board of Psychology. 

There is no charge for the Science Salon Series and it is open to the public.

If you have any questions please call 415.775.1138. 

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vibrantBrains at the PJCC
800 Foster City Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 6:30 PM (PT)


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Regular exercise for our brains is just as important as it is for our bodies. Experts tell us that consistent, structured, targeted workouts three times a week is the best way to train your brain. That’s exactly why the vibrantBrains Neurobics Circuit training program offers you the best brain fitness software available in a comfortable, community setting.

For information about classes and programs please contact us at 415.775.1138, info@vibrantbrains.com or visit our website www.vibrantbrains.com