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The image features the phrase "MI ÚLTIMA NEURONA" repeated multiple times in white, bold, sans-serif font. The text is arranged in a staggered pattern on a solid black background, creating a visually striking and repetitive design. The phrase is in Spanish and translates to "MY LAST NEURON" in English.The image features the phrase "MI ÚLTIMA NEURONA" repeated multiple times in white, bold, sans-serif font. The text is arranged in a staggered pattern on a solid black background, creating a visually striking and repetitive design. The phrase is in Spanish and translates to "MY LAST NEURON" in English.

Mi Última Neurona Live Podcast Recording

Acompáñanos a una velada emocionante de exploración de la neurociencia en el evento entre el MIT Museum y el podcast Mi Última Neurona, donde presentarán un evento exclusivo en vivo, dirigido por Jessica Chomik-Morales, investigadora y comunicadora científica del MIT. Join us for an engaging evening of neuroscience exploration at this live recording of the Mi Última Neurona Podcast at the MIT Museum.

En esta ocasión especial, Jessica estará acompañada por el Dr. Héctor de Jesús-Cortés, neurocientifico y profesor destacado Boricua. Juntos, desmentirán mitos comunes sobre la neurociencia y participarán en conversaciones enriquecedoras con neurocientíficos hispanohablantes de Boston.

Now entering its 4th season, Mi Última Neurona promotes conversation between experts from across neuroscientific disciplines and the world. Host and MIT Science Communicator Jessica Chomik-Morales has interviewed scientists from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Spain in her mission to improve scientific communication and inspire the next generation of Hispanic neuroscientists.

In this live-recorded event, Jessica, alongside co-host Dr. Héctor de Jesús-Cortés, will debunk prevalent myths in neuroscience and interview Latinx professionals from the greater Boston area who explore the human brain from various disciplines.

This event will take place in Spanish, with auto-captioning in English.

September 25
6:30-8pm

This program is presented as part of Cambridge Science Festival. The MIT Museum is free during the Cambridge Science Festival.

Interested in attending? Letting us know is strongly encouraged!

You’ll be the first to receive reminders and other details for this event. Please note that signing up does not reserve a seat. Seating is first come, first served; please arrive early. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to start time.


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A woman with long, wavy brown hair and bangs stands in front of a blackboard covered in mathematical equations written in pink and white chalk. She is wearing a white sleeveless top and looks directly at the camera with a slight smile. The blackboard behind her is filled with complex mathematical notations and diagrams.

Jessica Chomik-Morales

Post-Bacc Researcher and Outreach Strategist, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, MIT, Host y Productora de Mi Última Neurona
A man with short, dark curly hair and glasses smiles at the camera. He is wearing a colorful, patterned short-sleeve shirt and a thin necklace. He is leaning on a railing with one arm while the background is softly blurred, suggesting an indoor setting with natural light.

Héctor de Jesús-Cortés, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Biology Department, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras