Come and hear from researchers on how they are trying to further our understanding of this disease using the latest technologies.

You will then be able to peruse posters showcasing dementia research here at Cardiff with a glass or wine (or two!)

Talks will run from 5:15pm-6:30pm and will include, "Microglia a double-edged sword", "Dementia and Flies" and "Stem Cells and Neurodegeneration"

What is dementia?

Our brains control almost everything we think, feel, say and do. They also store our memories for us.

There are illnesses that stop a person’s brain from working properly. When a person has one of these illnesses, they may have problems remembering, thinking and speaking. They might say or do things that seem strange to others and find it harder to do everyday things. They may not seem like the person they used to be.

Doctors use the word dementia to describe these different problems.

Most people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease or Vascular dementia but there are other types too.

Agenda for the evening;

5:00pm - Arrival with time to view posters

5:20-6:35pm - Talks from;

Dr Tom Philips, "Microglia, a double-edged sword"

Dr Megan Torvell, "Modelling Dementia"

Dr Lucia Fernandez Cardo, "Using Stem Cells in Dementia Research"

Miss Freja Sadler, "Drosophila in Dementia"

Dr Sarah Carpanini, "The Synapse"

6:35-7:30pm - Wine, Cheese and Poster viewing.