Expert Is In: Neuro-Botany (On-site Drop-in Program)

Dr. Terri Postma, Neurologist and Health Policy Advisor
Interested in learning how plants affect our brains and bodies? Drop by the Medicinal House to talk with Terri and learn about the intersection of botany and neurology. You’ll hear about the dual nature of plants, how their complex chemistry can serve as both a source of life-saving medicine and a potential neurotoxin, and learn more about how our well-being is deeply rooted in the botanical world. Bring your questions and connect with a plant science professional in this Expert Is In program.  

This program is offered as part of a partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Alumni Program.  

Intended Audience: All Levels

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Medicinal House
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

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About the presenter

Dr. Terri Postma

Neurologist and Health Policy Advisor
Blending the precision of a neurologist with the hands-on wisdom of a gardener, Dr. Terri Postma offers a unique perspective on the natural world. As a former neuropsychopharmacological researcher at the National Institutes of Health, she brings a clinical len...(read more)