Community Lecture Series: Our Canine Best Friends

Harvard invites you to an engaging talk with Dr. Erin Hecht, a renowned expert in canine neuroscience, who will explore the remarkable ways our dogs form emotional bonds with humans. Dr. Hecht and her team use advanced techniques like neuroimaging and behavior analysis to understand how domesticated dogs’ brains respond to love, affection, and attachment.

You’ll learn about:

· Specialized skill learning in service dogs, guide dogs, and working dogs

· The evolutionary relationship between dogs and humans

· The neural mechanisms behind loyalty, tameness, and love in dogs

This talk is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the science behind why dogs are not only our best friends but also extraordinary companions.

Following the lecture, there will be a short reception with light refreshments.

Register to Attend In Person 

*Virtual option is also available -- register for the zoom link here