This lecture course will present leading research from Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience. The research is driven by an improved understanding of the brain’s ability to repair itself, and the increasing success of different approaches from drug and behavioural treatments to engineering solutions. The area is in particular focus presently, because of the increase in neurodegenerative diseases in line with the ageing population.

Topics include: stimulating the brain – healing the mind; stem cells and neurodegeneration; stimulating the human brain using computers; the use of MRI in neuroscience research.

Participants who attend at least seventy-five per cent of the course will receive a certificate of attendance.

How to apply

Apply in advance by sending cheque/draft/postal money order, made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account. An application form is not necessary. Please include name, correspondence address, telephone number and, if available, email address to TCIN Evening Course Co-ordinator, TCIN, Lloyd Institute, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 4195, email: neuroscience@tcd.ie

Fee

€250 for eighteen weeks. Concession rate (€140) available to second and third level students, unemployed persons and those in receipt of a social welfare pension. Payment must accompany enrolment.

Time and place

Tuesdays, 7 p.m.-8.20 p.m., in LB11, Lloyd Institute, Trinity College, Dublin 2.

Duration

Michaelmas term, commencing Tuesday, 1 October 2013 (nine weeks). Please note there will be no lecture on Tuesday, 5 November 2013.

Hilary term, commencing Tuesday, 21 January 2014 (nine weeks).