Lectures On Tap

Lectures On Tap features Dr. Annie Kathuria in an accessible exploration of brain organoids: lab-grown brain-like structures created for medical research. The lecture considers how these organoids are developed and used, along with the ethical questions raised by studying consciousness and growing brain tissue outside the human body.

When: October 8, 2026

Showtimes: Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show beginning at 8:00 PM. The page lists the event window as 8:00–11:00 PM.

Featured speaker: Dr. Annie Kathuria

Topic: Brain organoids, their creation and applications in medical research, and the ethical implications of consciousness and growing brains outside the body.

Ages: All ages

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: Union Stage, 740 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024