Developing Brains; Adolescent and Long-Term Alcohol Use - Insights from Psychiatric and Neurophysiological Research

Neurocenter Finland welcomes all researchers to join the Brain Break session on 1 June 2022 at 3.00-4.00 pm, online. The meeting is hosted by Kuopio Brain & Mind.

BrainBreaks are regularly organized, relaxed afternoon coffee breaks especially for the neuroresearchers, but also for other operators interested in brain health. The main aim is to offer networking opportunities for both pre-clinical and clinical researchers with as wide range as possible.

Program 

Introduction to Adolescent Psychiatry Research in Kuopio Brain & Mind network
Tommi Tolmunen, Professor (Adolescent Psychiatry), University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital

The Adolescent and Alcohol project (ALPRO)
Virve Kekkonen, MD, Specialist in Adolescent Psychiatry, Clinical Lecturer, University of Eastern Finland

Effects of long-term alcohol use on neurophysiological functioning in adolescents
Outi Kaarre, MD, Specialist in Adolescent Psychiatry, Niuvanniemi Hospital

The meeting is held via Zoom and the link will be sent in the registration confirmation e-mail.

For more information, please contact Anna Karjalainen, Regional Manager, Kuopio Brain & Mind, email anna.karjalainen@uef.fi.