Synpase Lecture Series
The Synapse Centre Lecture Series meets regularly and aims to cover a range of research topics related to neurodevelopment with researcher interviews and guest presentations.
Please see the links below to view our previous lectures.
Effect of Vaginal Microbiota Transfer on the Neurodevelopment and Microbiome of Caesarean-Born Infants: A Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial Summary
This paper details a trial done to evaluate the effect of vaginal microbiota transfer (VMT) on the neurodevelopment and microbiome of caesarean born...
Microbiota Transplant Study for Adults with Autism
Arizona State University - Autism/Aspergers Research Program Abstract: This presentation will cover the results of a major Phase 2 clinical trial of...
Synapse Centre SENSE 3: Medical comorbidities in children with neurodevelopmental disorders
Agenda Monday 15th May 2-2:45pm Dr Ben Marlow (Clinical Director Synapse Centre, CYP Lead SNEE ICB) 'Medical comorbidities in children with...
Synapse Centre SENSE 2: Neurodevelopment in Pre-school children
1-1:15pm Dr Ben Marlow (Clinical Director Synapse Centre, CYP Lead SNEE ICB) Introduction to SENSE education series / Synapse Centre for...
Synapse Centre ESNEFT Neurodevelopment Education Series (SENSE). Session 2: Neurodevelopment in Pre-school children (Online)
Synapse Centre ESNEFT Neurodevelopment Education Series (SENSE). Session 2: Neurodevelopment in Pre-school children (Online) Monday 13th March 1 -...
Synapse Centre ESNEFT Neurodevelopment Education Series (SENSE)
Synapse Centre ESNEFT Neurodevelopment Education Series (SENSE) Session 1 - Update on perinatal development & mental health Monday 9th January...
When not all’s well with cells
Dr Ben Marlow looks at the way cells in the body cause the stress and anxiety seen in autism – and wonders if the future may hold a medication or...
Role of Mast Cells in Inflammation of the Brain and Autism Spectrum Disorder Professor Theoharides
Perinatal inflammation of the brain can lead to neurodegenerative changes especially in the amygdala and hippocampus that are essential for emotions...
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...
Autoimmune Encephalitis and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Original Article Source: Frontiersin.org by Paul Whiteley1, Ben Marlow2,3, Ritika R Kapoor4,5, Natasa Blagojevic-Stokic6, Regina Sala7, published in...
‘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...