Dr. Lee Berk, professor at Loma Linda University, has spent nearly three decades studying the effects of a good laugh on your brain and body, including hormone and immune systems. For this public lecture he will be joined by his son, Ryan Berk, a well-known chef and a chocolatier whose work has been featured at The Atlantic and a TEDx conference. Together they will give a scientific presentation on the benefits of humor and chocolate for your health. They will also offer some practical tips on how to become healthier — with a hint of laughter and high quality, organic chocolate. The Frank Benedikt Roehr Memorial Lecture Series was established by Mr. Roehr’s daughter, Suzanne Angelucci, and is designed to inform the public of the newest areas of scientific investigations on topics associated with the power of humor and positive thinking that affect health and longevity. Important Information about Parking: Please purchase a permit from a kiosk or park in a metered space. We do not provide free permits for this event. If you have a disabled person placard, you do not need a permit and are allowed to park in any handicap or metered space. Directions: To UC San Diego from I-5 North or South:

• Exit La Jolla Village Drive and drive west on La Jolla Village Drive.
• Turn right onto Villa La Jolla Drive and drive to the top of the hill (2nd light).
• If you have not received a parking permit from us, drive straight into Gilman Parking Structure and park in a V (Visitor) spot—purchase parking at the kiosk.
• If you have received a parking permit from us, you must park in an A or B parking spot in the Gilman Parking Structure on the 3rd or higher levels.
• From Gilman Parking Structure, walk across the street toward the MET Building