Free public forum: Cerebral palsy – a brighter future

The Ritchie Centre is hosting a free public forum on cerebral palsy - a physical disability that affects movement and posture, caused by damage to the developing brain before, during or soon after birth.  CP affects 37,000 Australians.

Ongoing developments in cerebral palsy medical research bring hope for a brighter future. Early detection and intervention are critical for maximising the potential of people with cerebral palsy.

Find out how researchers from The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, are revealing more about the causes of cerebral palsy and the new therapies they are developing for its treatment.

Event details
Date: Thursday, 24 October
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Melbourne Town Hall, Level 3, Supper Room

Speakers
Associate Professor Tim Moss | The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Dr Robert Galinsky | The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Dr Courtney McDonald | The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Mr Michael Shearman | Founder, Max on a Mission
Ms Josie Palancian | Mother to a 14-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy

To register please visit the event page.