When: December 11, 2008, 3:00 p.m.
Where: Neuroscience Building, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD
Institute: Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)

Throughout the year, OBSSR sponsors several lectures and seminars covering topics related to the behavioral and social sciences. These presentations by prominent behavioral and social scientists provide the NIH community with overviews of current research on topics of scientific and social interest. The lectures and symposia are approximately 50 minutes in length, with additional time for questions and discussion.

The lectures are organized by the Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Coordinating Committee. The fall 2008 series features the following presentation:

December 11

Emerging Balance Between Reward Systems and Risk Taking in Adolescence: Implications for Developing Substance Abuse, Linda C. Mayes, Yale University, Neuroscience Building, Room C, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD

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All seminars take place from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and are free and open to NIH staff and the general public.

Sign language interpreters will be provided. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this lecture should contact Dana Sampson at (301) 402-1146 or the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

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