The Neuroscience Committee from the Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU), with the support of the Cerebellum and Emotional Networks project funded by the European Union, is bringing for the first time the Brain Awareness Week (BAW) to Bristol on the 15th and 16th of March 2024.
We have organised a two-day event for everyone interested as we wanted to be part of this worldwide initiative dedicated to exploring the wonders of the brain. Our theme?
“Feeding Connections: Bringing the Brain of Tomorrow”
What to expect? During Day 1, Neuroscience in the Pub, our speakers will talk about the secrets of our emotional brain and the importance of neurodiversity, then, we will enjoy a music session while we understand the benefits of music therapy. On Day 2, Neuroscience Symposium for All, our selected speakers will bring the main challenges in Neuroscience inspiring us to find solutions and raise awareness.
Why should you come? Well, understanding the brain is crucial. It impacts human health, tech, ethics, and our whole knowledge of the mind. We’re not just talking about brainy stuff; we’re making real strides in neurodegenerative diseases, ageing and neurodevelopment.
The event will be free for everyone interested. Register as soon as possible as there is limited availability. Lunch and refreshments will be provided during the Neuroscience Symposium for All (Day 2).
There are a limited number of microgrants available to partly cover the transport expenses of SRUK/CERU members attending the event from outside Bristol. Apply for yours through the members zone as soon as possible as they will be assigned on a first come first served basis
These microgrants will cover part of your travel expenses up to a maximum of £50. The percentage covered will be as follows:
| Cost of travel (£) | 0-30 | 30-50 | 50-75 | Over 75 |
| Percentage of cost covered | 50% | 60% | 65% | £50 max |
For example, if your open return train ticket costs £40, SRUK/CERU will cover 60% of the price, and thus will reimburse you £24.
To request it and for more details click below
We are looking forward to seeing you in Bristol!!
Programme
Please be aware that the session themes and programme are both subject to change as detailed planning continues.
| Day 1 – Friday | Neuroscience in the pub (The Robin Hood Pub, 56 St Michael’s Hill, BS2 8DX) |
| 17.30 – 17.40 | Welcome |
| 17.40 – 18.00 | Emotional Brain Talks Jingjing Ye, University of Edinburgh |
| 18.00 – 18.20 | Neurodiversity Talk Vassiliemma Spatharioti, University of Bristol |
| 18.20 – 18.45 | Music Therapy Talk Vicky Guise, The use of music to support rehabilitation after stroke |
| 18.45 | Music Session |
| Day 2 – Saturday | Neuroscience Symposium For All (Wills Memorial Building, Queens Rd, BS8 1RJ) |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Registration |
| 10.30 – 10.45 | Institutional Welcome Irene Echeverria Altuna, President of SRUK/CERU Dr Ana Luisa Gil Martinez, Chair of SRUK/CERU Neuroscience Committee |
| 10.45 – 11.15 | Challenge 1: How synapses are formed during development, and what if something goes wrong. Prof Beatriz Rico, King’s College London |
| 11.15 – 11.45 | Challenge 2: Listening and learning: the value of the patient voice in the development of advanced therapies for neurodegenerative disease. Dr Emma Lane, UCB Pharma |
| 11.45 – 12.15 | Coffee Break (Networking) |
| 12.15 – 12.45 | Challenge 3: Exposing the biological basis of schizophrenia: Diagnosis, treatment and stigma in the light of genomics. Dr Antonio Pardinas, Cardiff University |
| 12.45 – 13.15 | Challenge 4: Linking across scales of neuroscience: From neurotransmitter receptors to brain-wide activity during cognition. Dr Seán Froudist-Walsh, University of Bristol |
| 13.15 – 14.15 | Lunch and Coffee Break (Networking) |
| 14.15 – 14.45 | Challenge 5: The South West Dementia Brain Bank: an invaluable research resource Dr Laura Palmer, University of Bristol |
| 14.45 – 15.30 | Challenges Debate Round Table |
| 15.30 – 16.00 | Closing Remarks |
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the organising committee at [email protected].
