Brain Health Day – a public science event all about clinical brain research

by | Feb 21, 2023

Want to know more about your brain and how it works? Keen to learn about leading neuroscience research happening here in Manchester? Interested in discovering more about stroke, dementia, brain tumours and more?

Brain Health Day ManchesterThen come along to a free event taking place on Saturday 18 March, 11am-4pm at Manchester Central Library, the event will be a showcase of talks and scientific discovery stalls focussing on clinical neuroscience (brain and nervous system) research happening at the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre (GJBRC).

You’ll be able to attend a series of talks from leading academics, explore science activity stands, play games, and much more! Ask questions, meet the researchers who work behind the scenes – and even sign up to participate in research yourself.

Lemn Sissay OBE will also be performing his poem ‘Find Me’ portraying the journey of someone who has had a stroke. Ranging from brain tumours to vascular dementia, stroke and brain imaging, there’ll be something for everyone.

This event is suitable for the science-curious of any age and with any level of knowledge, and is not to be missed!

Come for the whole day, or pop in and out for specific talks and to visit the stands.

You’ll need to register for a free ticket to attend a talk, as space for talks is limited please see the Stroke-IMPaCT webpages for information about how to register.

Talks will be of particular interest to those aged 14 and above, but anyone is welcome.

Further details and booking here.

For more questions, please contact: strokeimpact@manchester.ac.uk