The Nansen Neuroscience Lectures (NNL) honour Nansen’s ground-breaking contribution to neuroscience, and since 10.10.10 the event is part of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters annual Nansen-celebration.
Programme
Recent findings have highlighted the significant role of the substance L-lactate in the brain's energy processes. The discovery has caused a big shift in how we understand the brain cells’ work.
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee and refreshments
11:00 – 11:03 Opening
Lise Øvreås, President of The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters
11:03 – 11:06 Introduction
Linda Hildegard Bergersen, University of Oslo
11:06 – 11:46 Lecture:
"Roles of the lactate shuttle: focus on brain physiology and pathologies"
Professor Pierre Magistretti, Director of the KAUST Smart Health Initiative at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
11:46 – 12:06 Discussion and questions from the audience
Discussant Lene Juel Rasmussen, moderated by Jon Storm-Mathisen
12:06 – 13:00 Coffee and refreshments – Informal discussions
Admission
The meeting is free of charge and open to the public.
Due to limited seating, we ask our guests to register for physical attendance (dnva.pameldingssystem.no).
A link for streaming will be made available.
