Called ‘Brainworks’, the open evening is an opportunity for people to find out more about the latest ground-breaking research in dementia, mental health and other neurological disorders happening on their doorstep.
Event organiser Georgina Norris said: “In the UK 10 million people have neurological conditions, including 850,000 with dementia, and one in six adults have a common mental health problem.
“This figure is set to rise over the coming decade and we urgently need to find new treatments.”
Brain ‘supertheme’
As part of that drive to discover new treatments, the Cambridge BRC created a ‘supertheme’ made up of the three clinical areas – dementia, mental health and neuroscience – that all look at the brain.
In what is thought to be the first of its kind for a BRC, the supertheme aims to pool researcher knowledge and speed up the development of treatments that will benefit these patients and the NHS.
Cambridge research showcase
Key researchers from the supertheme – Professors John O’Brien, Ed Bullmore and Patrick Chinnery – will talk about their research and collaboration at the Brainworks open evening.
Ms Norris said: “Brain conditions affect all ages and there is a wealth of research currently happening here in Cambridge.
“Our Brainworks open evening will be of interest to anyone who wants to find out more about our research –how they can take part in ongoing studies or join our patient and public involvement group.”
The event will take place at Cancer Research UK, on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Tickets are free.