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WHAT IS IT THINKING ABOUT? BUILDING BRAIN 'TISSUE' IN THE LABORATORY

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Organisation:	Aston University
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Date of Event:	Start Date: 17/09/2010 End Date: 17/09/2010
Time of Event:	Start time: 11:00 - End time: 12:00
Sponsors / Supporters:	An Inaugural Lecture by Professor Mike Coleman
Event Summary:	With our aging population, the incidences of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Motor Neurone diseases are increasing and without new human experimental models of brain function, it is unlikely we will be able to understand and treat these afflictions. This talk explores the first steps towards a laboratory model of functioning human brain tissue and also the possible implications of this research.
Audience level:	4. All adults
Event Category:	Latest research and today's technology
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Booking information:	Free, but booking required
Venue:	Main Building, Sumpner LT, Aston University

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