Hot Topics in Neuroscience is back at UCT Summer School, 2026!!

10 Dec 2025 | By Hayley Tomes
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10 Dec 2025 | By Hayley Tomes
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UCT’s Neuroscience Institute presents - Hot topics in Neuroscience

Bigger, hotter and nerdier than ever!

  • NI presenters will intrigue audiences January 26th - 30th
  • Lectures each morning (9:15 - 10:15 am)
  • LT1, Kramer Law Building, Middle Campus.
  • Persistant Pain panel event (1pm, LT2, Kramer Law Building, Middle Campus)
Heidi Matisonn

Mon 26th January:

Dr Heidi Matisonn

Why empathy is breaking healthcare: The neuroscience of compassion

 

 

Prof Jackie Hoare

Tues 27th January:

Professor Jackie Hoare

Adolescent mental health: A better understanding

 

Tory Madden

Wed 28th January:

A/Professor Tory Madden

Why does that hurt?

 

 

Nastassja Koen

Thurs 29th January:

A/Professor Nastassja Koen

Traumatic stress across generations: Epigenetic insights

 

 

Mubeen Goolam

Fri 30th January:

Dr Mubeen Goolam

Growing minibrains: How stem cells are helping us understand what makes us human

 

Fri 30th January:

[PANEL DISCUSSION] How can I find the right person for persistent pain?: Navigating the health care system in South Africa

Chair: Professor Romy Parker

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