Alzheimer's Research UK announces two new events
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the country’s biggest charity focussed on finding a cure for all types of dementia. Over the next few weeks, they will holding two public events in Oxford, where you can come along and find out more about their research.
Brain and dementia research open day
The team from Alzheimer’s Research UK will be hosting a family fun day at Leiden Square in the Westgate shopping centre on Saturday 27th September from 9am – 6pm.
There will be an inflatable brain to explore, brain cells to examine under a microscope and other fun activities for the family. You can also take the opportunity to chat to researchers about their work and discover ways to keep your brain as healthy as possible.
Public lecture
On Thursday 16th October, everyone is invited to attend the Alzheimer’s Research UK public lecture at the Blakemore Lecture Theatre, Sherrington Building, Sherrington Road, Oxford OX1 3PT. The doors open at 5.30pm and the lecture will start at 6pm and last an hour, with drinks and nibbles afterwards.
A panel of researchers will explain how scientific discoveries are being transformed into promising new treatments in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases.
