Name: Thinking outside the brain
Start: 2025-05-21T19:30:00
End: 2025-05-21T21:30:00
Location: Cosy Dove

The brain is still the most mysterious of all the organs to this day, and it is hard to cure diseases affecting something that we don't fully understand. Join the experts as we explore how thinking outside the box might help improve therapies and treatments for the brain.

Can brain signals revolutionise dystonia treatment?

Dr David Ledingham (Consultant Neurologist and Researcher, Newcastle Hospitals, and PhD student Newcastle University)

Discover how analysing brain signals can optimise deep brain stimulation for dystonia, a movement disorder causing involuntary, painful, muscle contractions. This disorder can have a dramatic effect on an individuals daily life. We aim to uncover the mysteries of Local Field Potentials and their role in creating tailored treatments for this and other movement disorder like Parkinson's Disease; we are working towards faster, and more effective therapies everyday. Join me to explore the future of dystonia treatments and how you can be part of this exciting journey.

Games for the brain

Miss Claire Wilkinson (PhD student, Newcastle University)

Could Tetris combat trauma?
Could Fruit Ninja fight motor impairment?
Gaming and play is a huge part of how we learn about the world. Recently, games have been harnessed for therapy and rehabilitation as "Serious Games"; you may even be playing them without knowing! This talk will explore how games can be used to make stroke rehabilitation more enjoyable. If you want to find out why buying grandma a Wii might be the best thing for her, or how to game for you own brain, this talk is for you!

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