Brain Health for Life
Did you know that one out of four people in the world suffers from neurological, psychiatric, mental and cerebral disabilities? Brain diseases are a major global threat to human public health. The virtual short course “Brain Health for Life” will analyze and discuss the latest insights on promoting brain health from a multidisciplinary approach. It will cover everything from nutrition, exercise and sleep to the impact of psychological factors and brain resilience.
The event is geared towards undergraduate/graduate students, health professionals, project holders and entrepreneurs seeking a deeper understanding of brain resilience and its mechanisms, associations of people with disabilities and anyone interested in brain health in general.
Free
DIGITAL FORMAT
Brain Health for Life. Preventing Brain-Related Disability.
December 15
9:00 am Opening ceremony
9:15 am Modifiable lifestyles: Nutrition, Exercise and Cognitive
10:15 am Debate
10:45 am Modifiable lifestyles: Sleep, Social Relations, Psychological Factors and Living Space
12:30 pm Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health
2:00 pm Innovation track:
– Pitch session: Therapeutics, Tools and Technologies against Brain Disease
– B2B meetings with international investors
December 16
9:15 am Promoting Brain Resilience & Reserve
10:30 am Debate
11:30 am Promoting Brain Resilience & Reserve (II)
12:30 pm Debate
5:30 pm Open session: 4th Barcelona Brain Health Initiative Volunteer Meeting
