Brain Day Whangarei
FREE EVENT: NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Discover the wonders of the human brain and learn about the latest neuroscience research into brain health and brain disorders.
Lectures by leading neuroscientists and clinical neurology experts.
Displays and talks by community support groups.
Brain Day Whangarei is brought to you by the Neurological Foundation and the Tiaho Trust.
Key lectures:
Dr Russell Snell, Adjust Professor, The Neurogenetics Group, School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland
Is Alzheimer’s a pre-programmed inevitability?
Dr Russell Snell’s world-class research group aims to unravel the complexities of brain diseases where cell death occurs, particularly Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s diseases, and to identify the genes involved with the ageing brain. The genetics of Alzheimer’s is providing “solid ground” from which the theories about the causes and potential therapies are being developed. This talk will discuss what we know for sure about Alzheimer’s Disease and how this information is helping us design experiments in order to understand the majority of cases that do not appear to be simply genetic.
Associate Professor Karen E. Waldie, Department of Psychology and Research Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Auckland
Dyslexia, autism and ADHD: myths and facts
Dr Karen Waldie’s broad research interests include longitudinal (over many years) studies in neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyslexia, autism and ADHD. In this lecture, Dr Waldie will discuss the myths and facts of these disorders that have been clarified by her own research and that of her peers internationally. The new brain-imaging technology that Dr Waldie and other leading researchers use is revealing irregularities in the developing brain and may one day demystify these disorders that everyone has heard of, but which no one really understands.
Key seminars:
Alzheimer’s Northland
Caring for the Carer
Caring for someone with dementia can be an intensive, challenging and rewarding experience all at once. It is important you do not try to manage alone – there are services available to help you from health professionals and social services. This seminar will take you through the support options available and provide some key tools to ensure the wellbeing of you, your family, and the person you are caring for.
Stroke Foundation Northland
Is is a stroke? Act FAST!
How can you tell if someone is having a stroke? This seminar will teach you the signs and symptoms of stroke that usually come on very suddenly. By learning to recognise the symptoms of stroke you could save a life! Learn the FAST check (Face, Arms, Speech, Time).