Lectures on Tap - "A History of the Lobotomy"
Schedule
Mon Mar 23 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Williamsburg | Brooklyn, NY
About this Event
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đź“š Lecture: "A History of the Lobotomy"
🎤 Speaker: Prof. Katelyn Angell
Join us for a compelling evening with Prof. Katelyn Angell as we delve into one of the most unsettling—and essential—chapters in the history of modern medicine: the lobotomy. This engaging lecture will guide us through the development of early- to mid-20th-century psychiatric treatments, culminating in the rise of this controversial procedure.
Prof. Angell will provide historical context by examining earlier somatic therapies, including malaria therapy, insulin shock therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Discover how these radical interventions arose from a limited understanding of mental illness and significantly shaped the future of psychiatric care.
As we trace the evolution from these physical treatments to the foundations of modern psychopharmacology, you’ll gain a clear-eyed perspective on how medicine learns, falters, and evolves. This unsettling yet illuminating narrative is crucial for understanding today’s approaches to mental health.
Katelyn Angell is a medical librarian and associate professor at the CUNY School of Medicine, holding an MLIS from St. John's University and an MA in Psychology from LIU Brooklyn. She has presented internationally on topics spanning information literacy, the organization of information, and the history of psychiatry.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the complexities of psychiatric history with Prof. Katelyn Angell!
Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌
Agenda
6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.
6:55 PM – Host introduction
7:00 PM – Lecture begins
7:45 PM – Audience Q&A
8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round
8:30 PM – Wrap up.
Where is it happening?
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 41.32
