I’m exploring alternate drivers of dementia, focusing on whether our brain’s immune cells, called microglia, are part of the problem. Although normally vital for brain health, these tiny cells could be dysfunctional in the diseases that result in dementia, both in adults and children. By investigating microglia, we aim to uncover how they might contribute to these conditions.
Research keyword: Minding microglia
About the BEAKER STREET ROVING SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Each August, hundreds of Roving Scientists descend upon Hobart, filling up pubs and chatting to strangers as part of Beaker Street Festival. Discover a new world down the lens of microscope, and joining the least-boring bar conversations you’ve ever heard and these free (the chats – not the drinks) events.
For Scientists, Beaker Street’s Roving Scientist Program offers an excellent outreach, professional development, and networking opportunity. It’s the nerdiest and funnest way to share your research with the public, expand your network, and be inspired by leaders in all sectors of science and science communication.
