About this Event
Welcome to the Brain-Body Interactions Symposium!
Date: October 11, 2024
Location: UCL East - Marshgate
This one-day conference will be centred around how lifestyle factors influence brain health. This is an exciting opportunity to explore the intricate connections between the brain and body through investigations into nutrition, exercise, psychology, stress, sleep, aging, technology and the environment.
The event is chaired by Associate Professor Flaminia Ronca, UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences.
Highlights:
- Opening remarks by Professor Alan Thompson, UCL Pro-Provost for London and Dean of the UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences.
- Closing remarks by Professor Paola Lettieri, Pro-Provost, UCL East.
International keynote speakers:
- Associate Professor Christiane Wrann, Harvard University, USA: "Harnessing the Neuroprotective Effects of Exercise".
- Professor Takeshi Hashimoto, Ritsumeikan University, Japan: "Lactate metabolism in exercise science - brain and skeletal muscle".
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UCL East - Marshgate, 7 Sidings Street, London, United Kingdom
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