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Learn more about the tiny, everyday things that can exert a not-so-tiny effect on the brain development of a baby and what markers can help us tell the difference between health and impending disease. Join our speakers at the Crawford & Co at 7pm to learn more.
From cot to cortex: the symphony of sleep and brain development
Mary Anne Ryan
(Research support)
Sleep facilitates neural maturation and supports the scaffolding for future higher-order functions. The preservation of sleep is especially relevant to the preterm newborn. Protecting sleep is a critical component of neonatal care.
Why Iodine Matters: The Science of a Small but Mighty Mineral
Áine Hennessy
(Lecturer in Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork)
Iodine is a tiny mineral with a big role in health. Learn why it matters, the risks of deficiency, and how diet and public health efforts help keep us covered.
Neurospecific Biomarkers for Cerebral Palsy
Conor Vaughan
(PhD Student, INFANT Research Centre)
A brief overview of the work I am involved in for the investigation of neuro-specific biomarkers for the prediction of Cerebral Palsy.
The Importance of Blood and Distraction Therapy
Joana Araujo
(Global Marketing Director, Transfusion Medicine, Abbott)
Transfusion medicine and its applications (in collab with Irish blood transfusion service)
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