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Brain Awareness Week
Story Posted: 11 March 2008
From analysing abnormal proteins in Alzheimer’s disease, to the study of the ‘Mirror Neuron System’, local students will be given first hand experience of brain research as part of Brain Awareness Week.
From analysing abnormal proteins in Alzheimer’s disease, to the study of the ‘Mirror Neuron System’, local students will be given first hand experience of brain research as part of Brain Awareness Week.
Principal Lecturer in Neuroscience Dr Jolanta Opacka-Juffry said the Brain Awareness Week event was organised by the Health Sciences Research Centre and the Centre for Research in Cognition, Emotion and Interaction, with the help of the Roehampton Widening Participation Group. GCSE students from Southborough School and Norbury Manor School would share in the knowledge and enthusiasm of University staff and students, and their research.
“Tomorrow’s researchers are today’s students. The University’s staff and PhD students will inspire students with a look at neurochemistry, microscopy, electroencephalography (EEG), brain-computer interface and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) demonstrations,” said Jolanta.
A high-profile international activity, Brain Awareness Week, aims to disseminate the ever-growing knowledge about the brain and brain research. Universities and research organisations across the globe are hosting a variety of educational activities for the general public, including lectures, lab tours, classroom visits and exhibitions, all highlighting the importance of brain research to the health and wellbeing of the public.