Events
Fala-me Neuro went to the Vegetarian Gastronomic Festival (Veggie Fest) in Matosinhos. We discuss basic concepts of the brain, how appetite is regulated and what the effects of a vegetarian diet and sugar are on the brain.
21 July 2024
Effects of Sugar on a Vegetarian Brain
The European consortium EpiEpiNet invited Fala-me Neuro to participate in the Epic2024 conference. In this context, we presented a poster about the impact of Fala-me Neuro on the dissemination of (neuro)sciences and participated in a round table alluding to the dialogue between researchers, science communicators and patient associations.
In addition, we participated in a satellite event of the conference, where we promoted activities at the Alvalade Market as part of Children's Day.
7 June 2024
“Dialogues about the Brain: for better communication between researchers, patients and society” - Epic2024
Fala-me Neuro was invited by the company Clarity AI to provide training on neurodiversity for about 100 people. A lecture was given on this topic and a questionnaire was administered.
23 May 2024
“Dialogues about the Brain: for better communication between researchers, patients and society” - Epic2024
Fala-me Neuro participated for the first time in a Portuguese Science Communication conference (SciComPT) on May 10th. We present our project and our achievements over the last 3 years. We thank the organization for the opportunity.
10 May 2024
Revolutionizing communication in (neuro)sciences in Portugal - SciCom
At the invitation of a group of 12th grade students from Escola Secundária Emídio Navarro, Fala-me Neuro held a talk alluding to the brain, mental health and depression
The audience consisted predominantly students from the secondary school or the senior university of Almada (USALMA).
Porto
4 May 2024
Brain, mental health and mood disorders
As part of the Health and Physical Activity Festival, organized by Espinho City Council and at the invitation of the Nursing Association "O Toque", Fala-me Neuro gave a talk on the impact of nutrition on the brain and mental health.
6 April 2024
“Nutrition, mood and aging – what happens in the brain?”
At the invitation of the Irish Network of Young Researchers in Neurosciences (NSI-ECRN), Fala-me Neuro went to Ireland to participate in a round table on how to navigate a professional career in scientific communication.
This event was held as part of International Brain Week
15 March 2024
"Navigating Career Paths in Science Communication"
Fala-me Neuro promoted lectures on the theme of the international brain week "The brain and neurodiversity".
It was carried out in a school context:
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Reynaldo dos Santos School in Vila Franca de Xira
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Stuart Carvalhais School in Massamá
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Secondary School with 3rd Cycle of Basic Education Poeta Al Berto, Sines (in partnership with Cartas com Ciência)
Porto
March, 2024