Instituto de Investigaciones Cerebrales-Universidad Veracruzana

This edition was entitled: “And now, what?”, referring to the new reality that we have had to live since the declaration of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2020. Our purpose was to promote reflection on the importance to take care of our physical and mental health in times of crisis; the impact of information technologies on the teaching-learning process during the confinement stage and the need to review teaching practices; on drugs and vaccines to combat SARS CoV-2; regarding the evolution of cognition and, finally, on viruses, with special emphasis on the evolution of SARS CoV-2. All this, with a language that sought clarity and simplicity at all times to facilitate its understanding among a non-specialized audience. We offered: a) 7 conferences, b) a scientific publication for all public, printed and electronic, c) a sample of plastic artistic work, d) a radio and TV program, e) a meeting with high school students to answer questions derived from the exposed topics.

We can say that society in general, and particularly children and young people, have always demonstrated their ability and great enthusiasm to assimilate the knowledge that is offered to them. On the other hand, this event allows researchers and postgraduate students to face the challenge of explaining the usefulness of their work and disseminating their knowledge among society to give them tools that contribute to improving their quality of life.

Our challenge is to continue knocking and opening doors to obtain greater support from the public and private sectors. With this expectation, we have the firm intention of meeting again in future editions of the Brain Awareness Week.