Science & Cocktails #42 Memory and the ageing brain - What changes and what we can do? - Alison Mar, 27 November

Science & Cocktails #42 Memory and the ageing brain - What changes and what we can do? - Alison Mar

atelier 210

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Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm

Chaussée Saint-Pierre 210, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

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Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm (CET)

Chaussée Saint-Pierre 210, 1040 Brussels

Sint-Pieterssteenweg 210, 1040 Etterbeek, België, Etterbeek, Belgium

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Science & Cocktails #42 Memory and the ageing brain - What changes and what we can do? - Alison Mar
doors: 19:30
talk: 20:30
concert Thomaslovefashionverviers : 22:00
tickets: 10€ (included a cocktail or a mocktail) 👉 bit.ly/497Bkjq

𝕄𝕖𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕪 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕓𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕟 - 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕨𝕖 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕕𝕠?

Memory is crucial to shape who we are, yet it declines with advancing age. In this talk, we will explore how memories are formed and consolidated, particularly during sleep and periods of rest. I will present findings from young and older adults, shedding light on how sleep and brain networks evolve with age. I will also discuss the concept of cognitive reserve—why some individuals maintain better memory despite aging—and whether it can help compensate for neural changes. Finally, I will dive into some non-invasive interventions and examine their potential to support memory in aging.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 : 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮

My main research interests focus on memory and its cerebral underpinnings, especially using functional connectivity and resting state networks. I completed my PhD in January 2016 at UR2nF/CRCN, under the supervision of Pr. Philippe Peigneux. During my PhD, I investigated the neurophysiological mechanisms subtending learning and memory consolidation in healthy ageing, using magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencephalography (EEG).
From November 2016 to October 2019, I conducted a post-doc under the supervision of Dr. Pierre Gagnepain at the U1077 Unit (Neuropsychology and Imaging of Human Memory – NIMH, Caen, France), headed by Pr. Francis Eustache. This research project aimed at identifying the structural and functional neurobiological markers promoting resilience in individuals exposed to the 13th November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks.
In November 2019, I came back at the UR2nF/CRCN, with a FNRS postdoc fellowship. Since October 2023, I am FNRS Research associate and the overarching goal of my research project is to investigate promising non-pharmacological stimulation strategies to shed light on the brain mechanisms supporting the preservation of memory processes in healthy ageing.

𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙨

L'histoire est belle, quasi irréelle: le 27 février 2017, la page Instagram de Thomaslovefashionverviers est créée. Depuis, celui-ci a rendez-vous avec le succès. Très vite, Thomas s’est mis à composer des chansons décrivant son quotidien d’influenceur et son troublant rapport avec la célébrité. Entre chansons d’amour punchy, musique de chevaux, punk-rock dingo et balade de cheveux, Thomaslovefashionverviers vous offre une performance exceptionnelle: une prestation qui vous fera à la fois rêver, rire et chanter avec lui.

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Science & Cocktails #42 Memory and the ageing brain - What changes and what we can do? - Alison Mar, 27 November
Science & Cocktails #42 Memory and the ageing brain - What changes and what we can do? - Alison Mar
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm