Neuroscience – A Key to The Future

27 November 2018Areeb S, Rogers ‘20

Science is the human endeavour to explore mysteries manifested in the world and link phenomena to our existence. There are some aspects of science, however, that we can’t yet comprehend: if there was too much gravity the universe would collapse into a ball; if gravity were less powerful, the universe would fly apart. It is mysteries like these that motivate humans to research and explore concepts in science to delve into the future. Brentwood encourages students to explore scientific methods in our daily lives and extrapolate information from real-life scenarios. One way which Brentwood opens the gates of science to students is through presentations from current scientific leaders. On November 21, Mr McCarthy scheduled a presentation that explored neuroscience from the perspective of Dr Ryan D’Arcy, a renowned professor at Simon Fraser University, entrepreneur, Brentwood alumni, neuroscientist, and developer of Healthtech Connex. In the presentation, Dr D’Arcy talked about his experience in Brentwood where Mr McCarthy was his biology teacher and how this propelled him to pursue a career in neuroscience to not only comprehend aspects and facets of the brain but to also revolutionize the field of neuroscience technology and aid mankind in reaching the future. When asked about how he intends to develop technology to delve into the future Ryan replied “ I believe that some mechanisms of studies will allow us to enhance the brain including high field magnetic resonance imaging and neuroplasticity”. Ryan answered multiple questions asked by the curious Brentwood students and invited all of us to tour his laboratory in the future. One important fundamental aspect of his presentation was when he mentioned that his stem cell experiments did not work to his expectations. This, however, didn’t stop his momentum towards the field of science but allowed him to explore different techniques through the scientific method of trial and error. More than 20 years ago, Ryan was a meticulous and curious student who sat in the very same class many of us sit in today. With the right motivation and passion for science, I believe that anyone can make a positive impact in this world. Areeb S, Rogers ‘20

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