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Discover small vessel disease, a lesser-known cause of stroke and dementia that is the focus of much research into prevention.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2>What is small vessel disease? Why is it important in the fight against stroke and dementia?<\/h2>\n<p>In a friendly, interactive setting, come and meet two cerebrovascular health experts and a patient to better understand small vessel disease, its role in stroke and dementia, and the latest research developments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vbhi-institute.org\/en\/equipe\/igor-sibon\/\">Professor Igor Sibon<\/a>, Acting Director of VBHI, will explain what small vessel disease is and why it matters for the prevention of stroke and dementia.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vbhi-institute.org\/en\/equipe\/claire-peghaire\/\">Dr Claire Peghaire<\/a>, member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/vbhi-institute.org\/en\/program\/interdisciplinary-catalyser\/\">VBHI \u2013 Interdisciplinary Catalyser development programme<\/a>, will discuss potential therapeutic approaches to tackle small vessel disease.<\/li>\n<li>Mr Jean-Jacques Rouin, lived experience expert, will share his personal experience and his involvement in research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask your questions, engage directly with the speakers, and leave with practical insights to take action!<\/p>\n<h2>Programme<\/h2>\n<p>Come and meet the organisations, associations, and initiatives involved with the topics of strokes and dementia that will be present!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about stroke symptoms through hands-on, interactive activities with <strong>Dr Rabia Benazzouz<\/strong>, Research Engineer \u2013 Neurobiologist, <a href=\"https:\/\/maison-du-cerveau.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maison du Cerveau<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke. Measure your blood pressure with <strong>Christel Sanchez-Cortes<\/strong> and <strong>Marina Symphorien<\/strong>, stroke nurses, Neurovascular Department, Bordeaux University Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and can lead to paralysis. Discover neurofeedback technology, a brain\u2013computer interface method to help regain movement, with <strong>Elise Grevet<\/strong>, PhD student, Motor Control and Cognition (MoCoCo) Team, INCIA, Bordeaux Neurocampus, and <strong>Clo\u00e9 Guerrini<\/strong>, occupational therapist, Bordeaux University Hospital<\/li>\n<li>The association <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LeCombatDArlette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Combat d&#8217;Arlette<\/a>, with <strong>Thierry Laguens<\/strong>, whose project aims to walk and cycle around France in tribute to his mother, who suffered a stroke in 2021, in order to raise funds for stroke prevention initiatives and research.<\/li>\n<li>The association <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avcaitcarpediem.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIT AVC Carpe Diem<\/a>, with <strong>Cathy Schwartz<\/strong>, president of the association, and <strong>Laurent Schwartz<\/strong>, peer supporter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Programme :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>18:00 \u2013 Welcome<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>18:00\u201318:30 \u2013 Stands<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>18:30\u201318:45:<\/strong> <strong>\u201cWhat is Small Vessel Disease?\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Professor Igor Sibon, Acting Director of VBHI, Head of Neurovascular Department, Bordeaux University Hospital, Co-Director of ECOPSY Team, INCIA<\/li>\n<li><strong>18:45\u201319:00:<\/strong> Q&amp;A with the audience<\/li>\n<li><strong>19:00\u201319:15:<\/strong> <strong>Testimony<\/strong> from Mr Jean-Jacques Rouin, patient and research participant<\/li>\n<li><strong>19:15\u201319:30<\/strong>: Q&amp;A with the audience<\/li>\n<li><strong>19:30\u201319:45:<\/strong> <strong>\u201cHope for a Treatment\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Dr Claire Peghaire, Researcher, UMR-1034 Inserm, University of Bordeaux<\/li>\n<li><strong>19:45\u201320:00:<\/strong> Q&amp;A with the audience<\/li>\n<li><strong>20:00\u201320:30 \u2013 Stands<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Free and open to all (subject to availability) \u2013\u00a0Registrations are now closed. 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