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Conference Programme

Keynote speakers, programme and guidance

The conference will take place from 9.30am - 5.00pm on Wednesday 18th September 2024.

Please note, talk titles are subject to change.

ScheduleSpeaker and Topic
09.30

Welcome

Professor Ibrahim Abubakar, Pro-Provost (Health), ÂÒÂ×Ðã andÌýProfessor Tony David, ÂÒÂ×Ðã
09.40

Autism

  • ,ÌýStudying social interaction to understand autismÌý
  • , Columbia University,ÌýUSA,ÌýPathways to biology-based interventions in autism
  • , Univeristy of Exeter,ÌýAutism and Neurodiversity - setting priorities for future researchÌý
10.55Panel discussion. Chair: Professor Argyris Stringaris, ÂÒÂ×Ðã
11.05Short break
11.30

Dementia

  • , Dementia Research Institute,ÌýTranslating basic research into clinical outcomes in Dementia - why is it taking so long?
  • , ÂÒÂ×Ðã,ÌýIs that all there is? Neuroscience delivers new Alzheimer’s treatments
  • ,ÌýCNTW NHS Trust,ÌýNon-pharmacological interventions for behaviours that challenge
12.45

Panel discussion.ÌýChair: Dr Natalie Marchant, ÂÒÂ×Ðã

13.00Lunch break & poster presentations
14.30

Climate Change

  • , University of Bath,ÌýNavigating distressing eco-emotions at a time of climate and ecological crisis
  • Dr Kris de Meyer, ÂÒÂ×Ðã,ÌýFrom climate despair to climate action and agency
15.20

Panel discussion. Chaired by Professor Essi Viding

15.30

Tea and coffee break

16.00PhD and conference poster prize giving
16.15

Key lecture: Neuropsychiatric Genetics

  • , Cardiff University,ÌýThe Nature of Schizophrenia: genetic findings and their implications
17.00Finish
17.30Drinks reception