Could cognitive abilities be restored by specifically treating the thalamus? Dr Jennifer Hamilton, University of Canterbury, is receiving a $253,097 Neurological Foundation project grant to look more closely at this complex region of the brain. Read more neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Congratulations to Dr Helen Murray Helen Murray, PhD , University of Auckland, who’s receiving a $248,413 Neurological Foundation Senior Research Fellowship for her ongoing research into Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more neurological.org.nz/research/funde…

Stunning session this morning linking Mindfulness and Mātauranga Māori.

“While emotions can feel powerful, they aren’t always wise”

Thanks Aotearoa Brain Project - Kaupapa Roro o Aotearoa for an exciting agenda, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the day! #HTW23

Really enjoyed the Aotearoa Brain Project - Kaupapa Roro o Aotearoa Neurotechnology showcase!

Cool to see from Otago the brilliant A/Prof. Yusuf Cakmak showcasing his technology for monitoring Parkinson’s Disease #HTW23

Thanks to everyone who visited us at Fielday 2023 it was a blast! Was great to work with Aotearoa Brain Project - Kaupapa Roro o Aotearoa Centre for Brain Research and Neurological Foundation of New Zealand to promote brain health & disease awareness. Remember to get your colouring and art competition entries to us by the 30th! #Fieldays2023

We are here! Come along and see us at Fielday 2023. Find us in the Health & Wellbeing Hub with Aotearoa Brain Project - Kaupapa Roro o Aotearoa Centre for Brain Research and Neurological Foundation of New Zealand to chat about Brain health and disease awareness. #Fieldays2023 #FieldaysExhibitor

Heading along to National Fieldays next week? Come and find us and the giant blow up brain in all our gumboot glory in the Health & Wellbeing hub!
This year, we're proud to be teaming up with Aotearoa Brain Project - Kaupapa Roro o Aotearoa Centre for Brain Research & BHRC to create the 'BrainSpace'. See you there!

ACAN 2023 applications have been extended until April 14th. 3 weeks of lectures and hands on training at the Florey Institute and the University of Melbourne. Great line up of speakers and faculty so don't miss out! ANS Students Australasian Neuroscience Society ANS Students Australasian Neuroscience Society

Launching Aotearoa Brain Project. Weaving together neuroscientists, clinicians, community and whānau throughout New Zealand. Aotearoa Brain Project - Kaupapa Roro o Aotearoa

From lecturing at Harvard to developing better training for NASA astronauts to teaching Mātai concussion researchers about blood flow to the brain using a Doppler ultrasound - Professor Jorge Serrador is visiting Tairāwhiti with his team from Western Sydney University The MARCS Institute

A reminder that our official launch is now only a week away! In-person registrations are full, but you can still attend on Zoom 😁 RSVP for your tickets here: events.humanitix.com/abp-launch-zoom

We're officially launching! Come and celebrate with us in our in-person venues at University of Otago or University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau or watch via Zoom. RSVP for your tickets here events.humanitix.com/tours/abp-laun…

Come along on the 28 February to hear from Elodie Kip and Lily Bentall and me about our research.
Hutton lecture theatre at the Otago Events Centre at Harris St, starting at 6 pm. Register at the link below👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 Events | Neurological Foundation neurological.org.nz/get-involved/e…

Delighted to be featured in the March issue of North & South magazine. Great article by Tom McLean

Multiple System Atrophy, the hidden cousin of Parkinson’s disease.
A short intro into the disorder and announcing the start of our collaboration with The University of Sydney. Defeat MSA Australia James Wiseman Kreesan Reddy dierikslab.com

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It might be raining, but we're nice and dry in the Health & Wellbeing Hub at #fieldays 2022 !

We're at site HW13a, talking to you about your hauora roro (brain health) questions and concerns!

Find us right next to the giant inflatable brain 🧠 #fieldays #brainhealth

Two sleeps 'til Fieldays®!
Come and see us at site HW13a, 30 November - 3 December, at Mystery Creek Events Centre.

Our stall is part of the Health & Wellbeing Hub, where we'll be talking to you about your hauora roro (brain health) questions and concerns! 🧠

Happy to share my latest publication. Human pericytes degrade diverse α-synuclein aggregates. #PLOSONE #Parkinsons #synuclein thanks to everyone involved from the Dierikslab.com and beyond Blake Highet Taylor Stevenson dx.plos.org/10.1371/journa…