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Neurologist Dr. Kevin Nelson to Speak at UPEI - January 28
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Neuromuscular neurologist and author of The Spiritual Doorway in the
Brain: A Neurologist’s Search for the God Experience, Dr. Kevin Nelson
will be on campus on January 28 and will present “In the Borderlands of
consciousness: spirituality arising from the brain in crisis” from 7–9 pm
in AVC’s Lecture Theatre A.
Dr. Nelson is the director of medical affairs, assistant dean for clinical affairs,
and professor of neurology at the University of Kentucky located in
Lexington. Nelson has a PEI connection as he’s married to Rustico native,
Dr. Anne Steele (nee Gallant). Steele, who is a child psychiatrist, is also
a UPEI alumna. Nelson and Steele enjoy vacationing at their summer cottage
in Cymbria, PEI.
Nelson will discuss the remarkable phenomena of near-death experiences and
life-altering events, and how the brain is working during these moments.
The lecture is free and all are welcome to attend. This lecture is hosted
by the faculties of arts and science with assistance from the
departments of psychology, philosophy, and religious studies.