Blog
The Synapse Centre Blog Lecture Series will report monthly on a chosen topic of research related to neurodevelopment with researcher interviews.
ADHD in children with learning impairment: are we missing the diagnosis?
The talk covers the assessment of ADHD in children with learning impairment, opportunities for intervention and having an impact in learning...
‘Viral associated neurological syndromes Acute and longer term outcomes’ Dr Ming Lim
Dr Lim discusses acute neurological presentations of different viruses (neurotropic and non-neurotropic), the innate and adaptive immune responses...
CHEERI (Paediatric Research Network) Introduction
Dr Thiloka Ratnaike qualified with a MBBS PhD (2013) from Newcastle University and following some time working in Australia, she is currently...
Early genetic testing in children with developmental + medical complexity, Professor David Rowitch
Professor Rowitch's lecture will focus on advances in genetic testing, to improve diagnosis in children with intellectual disability and complex...
Neurodisability and Palliative Care: focus on gastrointestinal failure
Dr Sartori (Paediatric Palliative Care Consultant, Addenbrookes), shares her experiences caring for children with complex neurological impairment...
Neurodevelopmental difficulties associated with disorders of the HPA axis
How evolution can help us understand child development and attachment Dr Annie Swanepoel EWMHS LD
In this talk, Dr Swanepoel speaks about how evolutionary principles can help us understand difficult parent-child interactions. She covers concepts...
LECTURE 2: CLINICAL GENETICS IN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL CONDITIONS – PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Dr Kate Baker (Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge; Honorary Consultant Clinical Genetics Cambridge University Hospitals)...
LECTURE 1: GUT MICROBES -THE NEXT FRONTIER
Professor Carding (Head of Gut Microbes and Health Research Programme, Quadram Institute, Norwich) gives an insight into the human microbiome and...