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SUMMARY:Enhancing the Brain and Wellbeing in Health and Disease - Prof. Ba
 rbara J. Sahakian\, University of Cambridge
DTSTART:20180205T193000Z
DTEND:20180205T210000Z
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CONTACT:John Cook
DESCRIPTION:*How more effective treatments are being developed through an 
 understanding of the neural basis of cognitive\, emotional and behavioural
  dysfunction*\n\nWhile people frequently monitor their physical health\, u
 sing wearable tech and other devices\, we are much less likely to consider
  our brain health. The most important role of countries is to promote thei
 r citizens’ cognitive resources in order to prosper both economically an
 d socially. With an ever more competitive global environment and the rise 
 of artificial intelligence (AI)\, it is important to think how we can boos
 t brain power and wellbeing. In addition\, the importance of early detecti
 on of mental health problems in order to treat them effectively is essenti
 al to prevent these disorders from becoming chronic and debilitating. In t
 his lecture Prof. Sahakian will focus on how to improve brain health\, mot
 ivation and wellbeing including the use of cognitive enhancing or ‘smart
  drugs’ and also the use of brain training apps.\n\nProf. Sahakian's res
 earch is aimed at understanding the neural basis of cognitive\, emotional 
 and behavioural dysfunction in order to develop more effective pharmacolog
 ical and psychological treatments. The focus of her lab is on early detect
 ion\, differential diagnosis and proof of concept studies using cognitive 
 enhancing drugs. This research utilises neuropsychological tests\, such as
  the CANTAB tests\, which she co-invented and a focus remains on the devel
 opment of novel tests. Current study participants include healthy voluntee
 rs and patient groups with brain injury\, Alzheimer’s disease\, attentio
 n deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)\, obsessive compulsive disorder\, 
 substance abuse\, depression and mania. Techniques used include psychophar
 macological\, neuropsychological\, neuroimaging (fMRI and PET) and genetic
  ones. Results from recent studies of ecstasy use and cognitive enhancemen
 t using methylphenidate\, modafinil and atomoxetine have led to an interes
 t in pharmacogenomics and neuroethics.\n\n"Add to calendar":https://www.ad
 devent.com/event/?ra561340\n\n"Find out more about this event":http://www.
 csar.org.uk/lectures/2017-2018/barbara_sahakian/\n\n"Find out more about C
 SAR membership":http://www.csar.org.uk/membership/\n\n"Download the winter
  programme":http://d344lcq4kkpob3.cloudfront.net/assets/files/1037/csar_wi
 nter_2018_21_nov_2017-1.pdf \n
LOCATION:The Wolfson Hall\, Churchill College\, Storey's Way\, Cambridge\,
  CB3 0DS
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