Plein Publiek: Iris Sommer

Plein Publiek is a series of in-depth interviews with well-known creators, interviewed by our program makers. Our program makers decide who sits at the table and why. One thing is certain: they are all exceptional and daring creators from whom everyone can learn something. We invite you to join us on Friday for an interview about the art of making. Start your weekend with a drink and a dose of inspiration. In an intimate setting in our Pleinzaal on the bustling Leidseplein. This week: Iris Sommer. In this edition, program maker Zara Toksöz talks with professor of psychiatry Iris Sommer, known for her research on the differences between the female and male brain. Her books include "Haperende brein" (Falling Brains), "Het vrouwenbrein" (The Women's Brain), and the cookbook "Voed je brein" (Feed Your Brain). In her latest book, "De bacter en het brein" (The Bacteria and the Brain), she explores the relationship between gut bacteria and the brain. What is so fascinating about gut bacteria? And how do they control our brains?