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Introducing the translational science of neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions across the lifespan hosted by NIHR Maudsley BRC
Presentations will focus on the work our researchers are doing to drive innovation in the identification, understanding and development of interventions to support mental health across the lifespan.
There will be networking opportunities throughout the afternoon with colleagues from across the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
Location
Gainsford lecture theatre (first floor), Weston Education Centre, King's College London, 10 Cutcombe Road, London, SE5 9RJ
Agenda
13:00 - 14:30 | Session 1
Chaired by Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke, Deputy Theme Lead of Child Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, NIHR Maudsley BRC and Professor of Developmental Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the IoPPN, King’s College London.
13:00-13:10 | Welcome – Professor Gráinne McAlonan
13:10-13:20 | Translational research strategy in child and adolescent mental health, Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke
13:20-13:30 | Neonatal brain features and childhood behavioural outcomes following very preterm birth, Professor Chiara Nosarti
13:30-13:40 | Novel neurotherapeutics in ADHD, Professor Katya Rubia
13:40-13:50 | Developing Mechanistically Informed Psychological Interventions for Autistic Youth: A route to personalisation of treatment, Dr Matthew Hollocks
13:50-14:00 | Understanding Barriers to Care in Girls and Women: Examining Societal, Clinical, and Individual Factors in ADHD Diagnosis, Ana-Maria Butura
14:00-14:10 | Involving neurodivergent youth in the translational science of ADHD and autism, Dr Susie Chandler, on behalf of RE-STAR
14:10-14:30 | Increasing collaboration and innovation via the King's Maudsley Partnership for Children and Young People, Professor Emily Simonoff, Dr Johnny Downes, Sarah Holloway
14:30-15:00 | Networking and light refreshments
15:00-16:30 | Session 2
Chaired by Professor Gráinne McAlonan, Child Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Theme Lead and Interim Director, NIHR Maudsley BRC, Clinical Professor of Translational Neuroscience, Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King’s College London
15:00-15:15 | Dynamic functional connectivity in the neonatal brain, Sunniva Fenn-Moltu
15:15-15:30 | Impact of maternal immune activation on infant brain development during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Julie Nihouarn Sigurdardottir
15:30-15:45 | Sensory processing in autism; impacts on social behaviour and co-ocurring conditions, Helen Powell
15:45-16:00 | Molehill Mountain: Novel adapted app based anxiety intervention for autistic people, Beth Oakley
16:00-16:15 | Neurocognitive changes in childhood liver disease, Megan Earl
16:15-16:30 | From bench to regulator: towards approval of an autism biomarker, Luke Mason
16:30-17:00 | Networking and light refreshments
At this event
Professor of Translational Neuroscience
Professor of Developmental Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
Research Associate
Lecturer
Event details
Gainsford lecture theatre (first floor)Weston Education Centre (WEC)
Weston Education Centre, Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9RJ