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The human brain is arguably the most fascinating organ, but the complex and dynamic relationships that exist between the brain and the rest of the body are even more intriguing. Join us to delve deep into the mind-body connection and find out just how powerful this link is.
Multiple Sclerosis
Dr Richard Nicholas
(Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer)
What is Multiple Sclerosis and how does it affect the brain and body? Join Dr Richard Nicholas, the director of the MS Clinical Trials Unit and part of the Imperial MS research team as he discusses current research within the field. Dr Nicholas has led trials into drugs that slow the progression of MS and is also involved in MS biology and novel imaging techniques.
Our microbial mind
Dr Jon Swann
(Senior Lecturer in Microbiomics and Human Development)
The human body plays host to trillions of microorganisms. The vast majority of these reside in the gut (collectively referred to as the gut microbiota) where they provide key functions for the body and have been implicated in both health and disease. Emerging evidence has identified a cross-talk to exist between the gut microbiota and the brain with potential for these microbes to influence emotional behaviour and cognition. This talk will discuss our current understanding of this exciting gut-brain axis.
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