Lunch break
Professor Markus Heilig
Professor Markus Heilig is one of the most highly cited addiction researchers of his generation. He will be revealing his ground breaking brain imaging research which demonstrates the changes that happen in the brain as a result of chronic alcohol consumption. Showing that alcohol addiction is an organic progressive terminal disease, usually co-existing with mental […]
Doctor Kate Herlinger and Doctor Rayyan Zafar
Researchers Doctor Kate Herlinger and Doctor Rayyan Zafar are key members of Professor Nutt’s research team at Imperial College London. They will be be presenting exciting research which is increasing our knowledge about alcohol and how it affects us. Their presentation will include time for Q & A’s
Professor David Nutt ( keynote speaker)
Former National Drugs Tsar, Professor David Nutt, will provide an overview of what alcohol actually is, why we enjoy it so much and how it affects the human body, relationships and society. We will examine how the damaging impact of alcohol on individuals and communities has been hidden from the general public. His presentation will […]