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12 March The Next Generation of Research * Tauranga 6.00pm – 7.30pm Panel presentation with the Gillespie Postgraduate Scholarship recipients. Speakers include Dr Susan Mahon, Ms. Akshata Anchan, Ms. Ruth Monk, and Ms. Phoebe Ross. 12 March Understanding Rare and Common Neurodegenerative Diseases * Nelson 6.00pm – 7.30pm Dr Andrew Munkacsi will be speaking about his latest research into the contribution of rare neurodegenerative diseases to understanding common neurodegenerative diseases. 13 March Stroke Recovery * Hamilton 6.00pm – 7.30pm Associate Professor Cathy Stinear will be speaking about her latest research into stroke recovery. 14 March Understanding Autism and Learning Differences * Auckland 6.30pm – 8.00pm Panel discussion around learning differences and autism. Speakers include Associate Professor Johanna Montgomery, Associate Professor KarenWaldie, Dr Jessie Jacobsen, and Dr Rosamund Hill. 14 March The Brain and How it Copes with Degenerative Brain Diseases * Wellington 6.00pm – 7.30pm Associate Professor Maurice Curtis will be discussing his latest research on the amazing human brain and how it copes with degenerative brain diseases. 16 March Brain Day: Dunedin Dunedin 10.00am – 4.00pm An all-day event in collaboration with the Brain Health Research Centre and the University of Otago featuring local community groups, children’s activities, and academic speakers. Speakers include Professor John Reynolds, Associate Professor Lynette Sadleir, Dr Max Berry, and Dr Stephanie Hughes. 20 March Zinc and its Link to Autism Spectrum Disorder * Napier 6.00pm – 7.30pm Dr Kevin Lee will be speaking about his latest research into the link between zinc-enriched diets and autism as well as his new research into human-based brain models for research. Brain Awareness * Christchurch 1.00pm – 2.30pm & 6.00pm – 7.30pm Speakers from the NZ Brain Research Institute will discuss their latest research into neurological disorders over afternoon and evening events. 21 March Is it in our Genes? Neurological Gene Disease, Therapies, and the Future * Auckland 6.30pm – 8.00pm Panel discussion about gene related neurological diseases and the advancements in research. Speakers include Professor Russell Snell, Dr Richard Roxburgh, Ms. Miriam Rodrigues, and Ms. Jo Dysart from Huntington’s Disease Association (Auckland). 23 March Brain Day: Auckland Auckland 10.00am – 3.00pm An all-day event in collaboration with the University of Auckland Centre of Brain Research, with local community groups, children’s activities, and academic speakers. 27 March Understanding Rare and Common Neurodegenerative Diseases * New Plymouth 6.00pm – 7.30pm Dr Andrew Munkacsi will be speaking about his latest research into the contribution of rare neurodegenerative diseases to understanding common neurodegenerative diseases. 28 March Movement, Memory, and the Ageing Brain * Auckland 6.30pm – 8.00pm Panel discussion on dementia and the ageing brain. Speakers include Associate Professor LynetteTippet, Dr Phil Wood, Professor Ngaire Kerse, and Dr Gary Cheung. * Please note these events require registration Headlines / 5