Vashon Allied Arts’ science series will continue with a lecture called “The Aging Brain” by Dr. Christopher O’Brien at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Blue Heron.

The current scientific understanding of brain development, aging and health has been greatly expanded over the last decade due to the vast array of new research tools in neuroscience. Using his experience as a clinical neurologist and research scientist, O’Brien will summarize the changing understanding of lifestyle, genetics and their impact on brain health. He will also discuss diseases such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons and stroke.

O’Brien is a board-certified neurologist and is currently the chief medical officer at Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc., a biotech company based in San Diego.

He previously served as an associate professor in the department of neurology at the University of California San Diego. He was the president for the Colorado Society for Clinical Neurology and medical director for the National Parkinson Foundation Center for Excellence.

O’Brien has authored numerous scientific publications researching movement disorders, including Parkinsons disease, Huntingtons disease, Tourettes syndrome, tremors and related disorders.

Tickets are $16 for VAA members, students and seniors and $20 for general admission. Tickets are sold at the Blue Heron and at www.vashonalliedarts.org.

Tickets are going fast for this popular event. Advance purchasing is recommended.