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Prof. Fernanda Tovar-Moll, MD, PhD
Brain Connectivity Unit
D'Or Institute for Research and Education and
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
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 Train your brain, change your brainScientists developed a technique for brain training capable to induce changes of neural networks in less than one hour. |  Phantom limb sensation explainedNew study reveals functional changes among sensitive and motor brain areas after limb amputation, shedding light on the mechanisms behind the false idea that the limb is still present. |
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 How Exercise May Help Keep Our MemorIrisin, a hormone that is released during exercise, may improve brain health and lessen the damage that occurs during Alzheimer’s disease |  Zika Virus infection in adultsFind out what Prof. Tovar-Moll has been talking about the relation between Zika Virus infection and brain lesion in adults. |
 Acquarone et al., 2015Recent study in collaboration with Prof. Tovar-Moll suggests a safe and efficient strategy to treat Parkinson's in mice. |  Tovar-Moll et al., 2014New connections between both sides of the brain |
IBRO 2015 9th Wolrd Congress
For the first time, the meeting will take place in a Latin American country. IBRO will occur during From July 7 to 11, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For registration, click here
International Symposium on Science for Education
Sattelite event of the IBRO 2015 congress in Rio de Janeiro which will occur from 5-6 July. Official website here.
New treatment for Parkinson's in Mice
Click here to check the new study in collaboration with Prof. Tovar-Moll that suggests a safe and efficient strategy to treat Parkinson's in mice.
Alternative connections in split brains
Click here to check the worldwide publicity of Prof. Tovar-Moll's most recent paper about new brain pathways in patients without corpus callosum.
Relation between Zika Virus and brain lesions (in Portuguese)
Click here to check what Prof. Tovar-Moll has been talking about the relation between Zika Virus infection and brain lesions in adults.
OHBM Meeting - June 26th-30th | Geneva, Switzerland
The OHBM Annual Meeting will be held in Geneva, Switzerland in June26th-30th. Click here to access the oficial website.
II FALAN Congress
The Second FALAN Congress will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, between October17th and 20th. More information here.
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