Join Pint of Science for an insightful evening exploring the fascinating world of the brain. This event takes place in person at the Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh. Doors open at 19:00, with the event running from 19.30 - 21.30.
The first talk by Danilo Negro (UK DRI at Edinburgh) dives into the science of neurodegeneration, where brain cells are damaged and lose connections, impacting memory and thinking. Discover how the brain compensates for this damage and how tiny gold particles are used to study its resilience.
The second talk by Professor Tara Spires-Jones (UK DRI at Edinburgh) explores recent advances in dementia research, focusing on new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and the challenges they face in gaining approval.
Date and time
Location
Monkey Barrel, Edinburgh