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Headlines 3 On Zoom We host regular events on Zoom. Our exciting calendar was still evolving as we went to print. Please check neurological.org.nz/events to see the latest listings. Find us at Fieldays – Mystery Creek, 12th – 15th June We’ll be spreading the word about brain health with our rural communities at Fieldays again this year. You’ll find us in the BrainSpace at the Health Hub, next to the giant inflatable brain. Can’t wait to see you there! Celebrating The Best Little Brain Bank in the World The Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank celebrates its 30th anniversary this year! Join Distinguished Professor Sir Richard Faull, Professor Maurice Curtis and guests at a very special public event at the Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland, on the evening of July 4th. Keep an eye on our website for details closer to the time. Special international guest speaker Professor Bas Bloem: Cautious hope and optimism in the age of a Parkinson’s pandemic Friday 23 August, 6.30pm Christchurch Parkinson’s disease is the world’s fastest-growing neurological condition. Are environmental factors to blame? If so, what are they? How can people with Parkinson’s slow the disease’s progress, at the same time as researchers strive for breakthroughs in prevention? Join brilliant Dutch neurologist Professor Bas Bloem as he discusses a holistic approach to medicine that aims to empower patients to achieve a better quality of life. Keep an eye on our website for more details. Buzzing with excitement The Brain Bee Challenge introduces Year 11 students to the exciting world of brain research and hopefully inspires them to pursue a neuroscience-related career. Winners receive a visit to the Centre for Brain Research, supported by the Neurological Foundation, to experience a day in the life of a neuroscientist. Interns and finalists will be announced this month. Our upcoming events We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events! All of our talks are free. To register visit ou r website neurological.org.nz/events o r phone us on 0508 BRAINS (272 467).