How the Brain Speaks: Unlocking the Neuroscience of Language, with Dr. Bruce Miller, Distinguished Professor of Neurology, UCSF

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 
7:00 PM, Carpenter Hall at Sunset Center, Carmel

Community Night with the Library

The Carmel Public Library Foundation presents The Power of Language

How the Brain Speaks: Unlocking the Neuroscience of Language, with Dr. Bruce Miller, Distinguished Professor of Neurology, UCSF

How does the brain give rise to language—the uniquely human ability to express thought, emotion, and connection through words? In this engaging program, renowned neurologist Dr. Bruce Miller explores the intricate relationship between brain function and language, offering insights drawn from his leading-edge research at UCSF. From the structure of sentences to the rhythm of conversation, Dr. Miller will illuminate the neural pathways that make language possible, revealing how speaking and understanding are deeply tied to memory, creativity, and our sense of self. Discover how the brain brings language to life—and how this extraordinary ability shapes the human experience.

Dr. Bruce Miller holds a Distinguished Professorship in Neurology at UCSF, where he directs the Memory and Aging Center. A world-renowned behavioral neurologist, he is co-founder of the Global Brain Health Institute and a leading expert in the neurological and genetic mechanisms underlying language, behavior, and brain function. Miller has been featured in Fortune Magazine, The New York Times, 60 Minutes, and the PBS Newshour. The recipient of prestigious awards such as the Potamkin Prize and election to the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Miller is also a dedicated mentor, having founded UCSF’s Behavioral Neurology Fellowship and trained scholars worldwide.