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SUMMARY:**HAT CLUB SEMINAR** Spinal cord regeneration + Music\, Health and
  Well-Being - João Nuno (PhD at the Brain Repair Centre) and Susan Potter
  (MEd. Psychology &amp\; Education)
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CONTACT:Nicola Mingotti
DESCRIPTION:During the second Hat Club meeting of Lent term João Nuno (Ph
 D at the Brain Repair Centre) and Susan Potter (MEd. Psychology & Educatio
 n) will talk about their researches. \n\nNuno’s talk will be titled “S
 pinal Cord regeneration\, a step closer to walk again...”. \nOn May 27\,
  1995\, “Superman” actor\, Christopher Reeve\, became a quadriplegic a
 fter being thrown from a horse in an equestrian competition. The fall had 
 caused him a spinal cord injury and in one second he had lost all control 
 of any part of his body below the neck for the next 9 years till his death
 . Spinal cord injuries affect primarily young adults\, with most injuries 
 occurring between the ages of 18 and 30 years. In the UK there are about 8
 00 new cases per year and an estimated 40\,000 patients with existing inju
 ries. The net cost is estimated to be at least £500 million per year. The
  healthcare benefits of developing an effective treatment for spinal cord 
 injury are clear. The discovery of a very special molecule has open a new 
 path for spinal cord treatment after an injury. The molecule is an enzyme 
 called Chondroitinase and it comes from a bacteria. Nuno’s study focuses
  on this fantastic and promising enzyme. One injection of Chondroitinase i
 n the injury site hopefully will be able to regenerate nerves and restore 
 plasticity in the neuronal environment. Step by step we are closer to give
  back the freedom of movement to those who have lost it forever.\n\nSusan 
 will give a talk titled “Striking a Chord: Music\, Health and Well-Being
 ”. \nHow can we assess the long-term impacts that increased arts activit
 y (including music and voice) can have upon personal\, social and intellec
 tual development within a community context? A unique study was devised to
  assess the long-term impact (2005-10) of a creative intervention upon chi
 ldren\, families and communities in ten diverse locations across Cambridge
 shire and Peterborough. The project worked in close collaboration with gal
 leries\, museums\, performance venues\, heritage sites and green spaces. M
 usic was an integral part of the programme\, and included innovative colla
 borations with\, e.g. Britten Sinfonia\, The Big Weekend\, World Music Day
  and Youth Music. Susan’s presentation (which will include a film) will 
 highlight the impacts such collaborations have had upon both individuals a
 nd the wider community.\n
LOCATION:Hughes Hall\, Pavilion Room
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