Older parents, birth defects, maternal nutrition and childhood exposure to CT scans and pesticides are increasingly being associated with brain tumors in children, according to new research led by Kimberly Johnson, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School.

For nearly two years, clinicians, staff, patients and families have worked hand in hand with the Medical Center’s Campus Renewal design team to transform the future of health care on the Medical Campus.

In “Anonymous,” Naomi Iizuka pays sly homage to “The Odyssey” of Homer, reimagining a foundational work of Western literature through the lens of contemporary immigration. The Performing Arts Department presents the show Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 9-12, in Edison.

If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the Middle East, here’s a chance to delve into the culture without even leaving campus. Through Nov. 17, the Department of Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures in Arts & Sciences is holding the annual Middle East-North African Fall Film Series. The next film, “The Band’s Visit,” will be shown Monday, Oct. 13.