Henriette
van Praag
At
the conclusion of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Explain our knowledge to date as to
how and where new neurons are generated in the adult brain.
- Explain our understanding to date
of the functional significance of new neurons in the adult nervous system,
in particular the link to learning and memory.
- Describe the conditions that can regulate
the production of new neurons in the mature hippocampus, focusing on physical
activity.
- Describe the effects of flavanols
on learning and memory, neurite outgrowth, vascularization and gene expression
in the brain.
- Describe the synergy between effects
of physical activity and nutrition on brain function.