In the fall of 2015, Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions transitioned their Science in the Cinema program to the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta.
Hosted by the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine, Science in the Cinema brings together science and popular culture in a fun and engaging way. Watch a film with a health science theme and listen to an expert explain the science behind the movie. An interactive question and answer period follows each movie.
Admission is FREE and all attendees will receive a voucher for a free small popcorn! All Calgary screenings currently take place at The Plaza, 1133 Kensington Road NW, Calgary, AB. Doors open at 6:00pm, and screenings begin at 6:30pm.
March 13 - Love & Other Drugs
A Brain Awareness Week presentation, the Hotchkiss Brain Institute will host a screening of 'Love & Other Drugs' on March 13th.
*Please note this move is rated R*
Following the movie, Dr. David Park, PhD, director of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, will lead a discussion on the role of the health care system and caregivers in helping those living with Parkinson's. Dr. Park will also touch on expectations around finding a cure.
2018-2019 Science in the Cinema
Oct. 17
The Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute presents 'Tully'
Nov. 21
The Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute presents 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
Jan. 30
The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education presents 'The Perks of being a Wallflower'
Feb. 20
The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta presents 'Something's Gotta Give'
March 13
The Hotchkiss Brain Institute presents 'Love, and other Drugs.
April 17
The McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health presents 'The Big Sick'
May 15
The Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases presents 'World War Z'
June
The O'Brien Institute for Public Health presents 'Indian Horse' (Date TBC)