Event Details

Date:
Tuesday, 10 November 2015 - Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Room:
QBI, Auditorium, Level 7
UQ Location:
Queensland Brain Institute (St Lucia)
URL:
http://www.cibf.edu.au/events
Event category(s):

Event Contact

Name:
Ms Roxanne Jemison
Phone:
3346 6412
Email:
roxanne.jemison@uq.edu.au
Org. Unit:
Queensland Brain Institute

Event Description

Full Description:
Find out at Zap My Brain Brisbane

• See a demonstration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and hear about the
physical experience
• Learn how scientists are using TMS and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
to study the brain
• Hear from DIYers and amateur scientists experimenting with tDCS in the comfort of their
homes
• Discuss the ethics of electrodoping
• Learn about neuroplasticity, brain training and how brain stimulation works …or doesn’t

This is a free event but please register as seats are limited
http://zap-my-brain-brisbane.eventbrite.com.au

Guests:
Dr Hannah Filmer, School of Psychology, University of Queensland
Dr Cynthia Forlini, Centre for Clinical Research, University of Queensland
Dr Marc Kamke, Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation lab, University of Queensland
Professor Jason Mattingley, ARC Centre of Excellence for Integrative Brain Function, and University of Queensland
Dr Martin Sale, University of Queensland
Mr Peter Simpson-Young, a home user and neuroenthusiast
Ms Wendy Zukerman, science reporter, creator of the popular podcast Science Vs, and our MC for the evening

Send your questions:

Start sending your questions via Twitter using the hashtag
#braindialogue or email thebraindialogue@cibf.edu.au

We will also be taking questions on the night.

Directions to UQ

Google Map:
Directions:
St Lucia Campus | Gatton campus.

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