We invite you to attend the first Science Beer organized by Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), this Thrusday 27. This new talk format is based on interdisciplinary dialogue of any current scientific matters among recognized experts of three different but complementary areas. With dynamism, plain language and an informal tone, the guest speakers will introduce briefly some ideas for debate. The audience will then be invited to join the conversation with questions and open direct discussions with the guests, thus allowing closeness between them and enjoying the privilege to have first rate experts to satisfy their queries. Science Beer opens the door to an innovative format in citizen’s science with the collaboration of Cervezas Moritz and TheDoctorFactory.The first Science Beer is titled 'How to achieve an eight-thousander' and aims to generate a discussion focusing on the challenge of the eight-thousanders, from the point of view of a mountaineer and a researcher: which principles are shared, how the passion for a challenge becomes a lifestyle, and a long list of exciting angles that will cross-over amongst the audience and the three guests:Ferran Latorre, climber. His challenge is to achieve the 14 eight-thousanders, and he has already reached the summit of 9.Joan Montaner, Coordinator of Neuroscience Area and Head of the Neurovascular Research Group at VHIR. He is a leading European expert in stroke research.Mara Dierssen, Leader of Research Group Cellulars & Systems Neurobiology at CRG and President of the Spanish Society of Neuroscience. She is a leading neuroscientist worldwide in the field of Down Syndrome.The talk will be followed by a concert by music group FromLosttotheRiver (Luis de Rojas, Pablo Reche, Ignasi Cuadern, Oriol Roige and Mara Dierssen).Date: Thursday, 27 FebruaryLocation: Lluïsos Teatre , Plaza del Norte 7-10 (Metro L3 Lesseps)Price : 5 € (payment at the theater). Limited capacityTime: 19:00 pm (duration 2h)