Berlin Brains: Why we move and what happens when the brain misses a beat

A fascinating insight into the complex processes we rarely notice – until they go wrong.

What seems effortless is, in fact, an extraordinary achievement: Every movement we make is the result of a highly complex interplay within the brain. In fractions of a second, actions are planned, signals are transmitted, and muscles are precisely coordinated – usually without us ever being aware of it.

This panel discussion offers a glimpse into these hidden processes, exploring how movement becomes possible in the first place and why it normally works so seamlessly. At the same time, it reveals just how delicate this system is: Even minor disruptions can cause movements to become slow, uncontrolled, or difficult to perform.

When the brain's finely tuned control of movement is disrupted, everyday life can become a major challenge for those affected. Fortunately, modern medicine is continuously developing increasingly effective treatments – from well-established therapies to innovative approaches that directly target the neural circuits controlling movement.

Join us for an accessible and engaging exploration of the science behind human movement – and the exciting advances that are helping people regain it.

Speakers:
Johanna Reimer, Resident Physician, Department of Neurology with Experimental Neurology, Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Section, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Johannes-Leon Busch, Resident Physician, Department of Neurology with Experimental Neurology, Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Section, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Moderator: Jochen Müller

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Berlin Brains is a joint event series organized by: Urania Berlin, Stiftung Planetarium Berlin, Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin, Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin, NeuroCure Cluster of Excellence & Science of Intelligence, Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute, Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association, Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1315, CRC/Transregio 295 ReTune, and CRC/Transregio 384 IN-CODE.