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Do you want to learn more about current research into Alzheimer?s disease? Alzheimer?s disease, an age-related neurodegenerative disorder, is the leading cause of dementia. Researchers at King?s College London study many aspects of Alzheimer?s and dementia. These include the biological and genetic causes of disease, new treatments and improvements to care. The Open Day aims to increase public awareness of this devastating disease, and to explain current research goals to interested members of the public. Attendees will have an introduction, several talks by researchers and the opportunity to interact with scientists as they run a selection of activities. The day concludes with a question and answer session with a panel of experts. A sandwich lunch and light refreshments will be provided. ***Admission is free, but is restricted to named ticket holders*** Closing date for application is 28th April 2015 10th Alzheimer?s Disease Open Day Where: ORTUS Learning Centre, 82-96, Grove Lane, London SE5 8SN When: Friday 22nd May 2015 from 9.30 to 4.00pm To apply for a ticket, send an email to [email protected] with the following information: name, address, postcode, telephone and mobile number

Do you want to learn more about current research into Alzheimer?s disease? Alzheimer?s disease, an age-related neurodegenerative disorder, is the leading cause of dementia. Researchers at King?s College London study many aspects of Alzheimer?s and dementia. These include the biological and genetic causes of disease, new treatments and improvements to care. The Open Day aims to increase public awareness of this devastating disease, and to explain current research goals to interested members of the public. Attendees will have an introduction, several talks by researchers and the opportunity to interact with scientists as they run a selection of activities. The day concludes with a question and answer session with a panel of experts. A sandwich lunch and light refreshments will be provided. ***Admission is free, but is restricted to named ticket holders*** Closing date for application is 28th April 2015 10th Alzheimer?s Disease Open Day Where: ORTUS Learning Centre, 82-96, Grove Lane, London SE5 8SN When: Friday 22nd May 2015 from 9.30 to 4.00pm To apply for a ticket, send an email to [email protected] with the following information: name, address, postcode, telephone and mobile number

IoPPN Caf? Scientifique - SENSES Which are the different senses and why are they so important? How do they work? Come and learn about your senses in our workshop. With fun hands-on activities, this free workshop is aimed at primary school children accompanied by parents/carers. Places are limited, booking is essential. Book your place by e-mail to [email protected] When: Saturday 28th February, 11.00-12.30 Where: ORTUS Learning Centre (see attachment) 82-96, Grove Lane ? London SE5 8SN

IoPPN Cafe Scientifique SENSES Which are the different senses and why are they so important? How do they work? Come and learn about your senses in our workshop. With fun hands-on activities, this free workshop is aimed at primary school children accompanied by parents/carers. Places are limited, book your place by e-mail to [email protected] SENSES When: Friday 28th November 2014. 16-17.30 Free, but booking essential. Where: Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN). 16, De Crespigny Park. London SE5 8AF Age: Primary school (4 to 11 years old), accompanied by parent/carer. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/engagement/emh/about-us.aspx http://engagingmentalhealth.wordpress.com/ @engagingmhealth

Dear ED forum, Engaging Mental health is a project funded by the Maudsley Charity. We want to: - engage the local and wider South London community with the research carried out at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King?s College London and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM). - increase the knowledge and interest of children and the general public for science and mental health. - offer people of different ages and backgrounds opportunities to talk to scientists and mental health service staff to learn about neuroscience and mental health. If you want to know more you can follow us on twitter @engagingmhealth blog https://engagingmentalhealth.wordpress.com/blog/ website http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/engagement/emh/about-us.aspx Thanks Dr Teresa Rodriguez Engaging Mental Health