Name: Bacteria, Brains and Behaviour
Start: 2023-05-22T19:00:00
End: 2023-05-22T21:30:00
Location: 99 Mary St

On our first night, we dive deep within the recesses of the human mind. From environmental factors that influence lifestyle decisions, to the effects of gut health on neurodegenerative diseases and the importance of self-compassion in maintaining healthy body image, come join us on a voyage of cognitive discovery.

+ demonstrations, games and hands-on activities for you to enjoy and prizes to be won!

Treating Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's: it takes guts!

Dr Katy Barnes (Researcher, Neuroscience)

Organs don’t exist in isolation - the gut and brain are in constant conversation, as has become apparent in conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Although their causes remain unknown, increasing evidence points to a role of the gut in the development and progression of these conditions. Our talk will explain this interaction and how our current research aims to exploit this conversation to identify new therapies, and the impact of gut bacteria on brain health.

Building body image resilience through a self-compassionate mind

Sandy Belle Rosales Cadena (Researcher, Psychology)

If you have ever felt let down by your own body, you will know that it is hard to bounce back from negative feelings and emotions about it. However, not everything is lost!. Our research has shown that adopting a kind and understanding attitude towards our body can help us to build resilience and lower levels of body dissatisfaction. Come and find out more about self-compassion and resilience. Learn why being self-compassionate can be your next super power!.

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