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Neurologist Dr. Kevin Nelson to speak at UPEI

Event Date:
Monday, January 28, 2013, 7:00 pm
Location:
Atlantic Veterinary College
Room:
Lecture Theatre A
Neuromuscular neurologist and author of The Spiritual Doorway in the Brain: A Neurologist’s Search for the God Experience, Dr. Kevin Nelson will be on campus on January 28 and will present “In the Borderlands of consciousness: spirituality arising from the brain in crisis.” He is the director of medical affairs, assistant dean for clinical affairs, and professor of neurology at the University of Kentucky located in Lexington. Nelson has a PEI connection as he’s married to Rustico native, Dr. Anne Steele (nee Gallant). Nelson will discuss the remarkable phenomena of near-death experiences and life-altering events, and how the brain is working during these moments. The lecture is free and all are welcome to attend. This lecture is hosted by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science with assistance from the departments of psychology, philosophy, and religious studies.