An Expert Discussion on Severance (Apple TV) with OSU CCBS

An Expert Discussion on Severance (Apple TV) with OSU CCBS

Date/Time: April 13, 2024, 1-4 pm
Cost: Free 
Location: Gateway Film Center

Join OSU on April 13th for a unique public event discussing the “severance” medical procedure from Apple TV’s hit show Severance.

Featuring Dr. Vijay Agarwal, neurosurgeon and lead medical consultant on the show. Fans of Severance and science enthusiasts alike won’t want to miss this free event!

Event details 

Hosted by the OSU Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences on April 13th at the Gateway Film Center.

This unique public event will discuss the “severance” medical procedure and other cognitive science themes in Apple TV’s hit show Severance. We’ll feature special guest presenter Dr. Vijay Agarwal who serves as the lead medical consultant for the show!

This event will open with a screening of Severance episode 2 followed by a presentation from Dr. Agarwal. There will be ample time for audience questions at the end of the event.

This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Register here.

About Vijay Agarwal

Dr. Vijay Agarwal is a tri-fellowship trained neurosurgeon with a focus on minimally invasive and complex brain tumor approaches. He is currently the Director of the Brain Tumor Center, the Chief of the MIS and Skull Base Center, and the Vice Chair of Strategic Expansion at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

He completed his residency in Neurosurgery at Duke University Medical Center in 2016, as well as fellowships in complex brain tumor resection and cerebrovascular surgery in Sydney, Australia, at the Mayo Clinic, and at Emory University. Dr. Agarwal’s research focuses on the genetics and proteomics of brain tumors, and he is the editor of two textbooks on complex brain tumor resection through Cambridge University Press.

Dr. Agarwal also has a keen interest in film and television. He is the lead medical consultant for the workplace thriller Severance, and has consulted on series on AppleTv and Hulu.

Learn More: https://cog.osu.edu/events/cogfest-2024-severance
Register Here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SOUjQcPK5vVjz8

About OSU CCBS Cogfest:

An Expert Discussion on Severance (Apple TV) is part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences’ annual CogFest programming. CogFest gathers inquisitive minds to discuss ongoing research in the cognitive science field. Bringing together the real-life application of cognitive science, expert speakers, and current research, CogFest aims to excite experts and non-experts alike. 

Every Spring, CogFest features an event to engage the community outside of OSU. Guests are treated to a discussion by leading experts in relevant fields to analyze the cognitive science themes underlying their favorite media, films, and art. CogFest uses the real-life application of cognitive science to connect the Center with a wide-ranging audience and inspire anyone to take an interest in the field.