September 6, 2023. Cambridge, UK.
Knowledge Exchange Meeting 2023
Meeting Schedule and Complete Programme
Recordings of some presentations are available below
Join us for the first African Brain and Cognitive Development network (AfriBCD) knowledge exchange meeting. We will bring together researchers and partners who are interested in conducting and supporting developmental research in Africa.
We will showcase work from leading experts in the areas of child and adolescent neurocognitive development and mental health, as well as representatives from organisaitions that support research and scientists in Africa.
By bringing together partners from around the world, this conference provides an opportunity for networking and collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful Newnham College, Cambridge, and learning about your work.
Speakers include (in alphabetical order)
Dr Caylee Cook, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Professor Catherine Draper, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Mr Chika Ezeugwu, University of Cambridge, UK
Professor Melissa Gladstone, University of Liverpool, UK
Available upon request
Professor Claire Hughes, University of Cambridge, UK
Dr Laura Katus, University of Greenwich, UK
Ms Eunice Nydareeba Murokore, Kyambogo University, Uganda
Dr Adebunmi Oyekola, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Dr Joyce Wamoyi, National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania
Available upon request
Represented organisations
Cambridge Africa: Dr Tabitha Mwangi, University of Cambridge
Cambridge Global Challenges: Dr Sara Serradas O'Holleran, University of Cambridge
Young Scientists for Africa (YoSA): Professor Clare Elwell, University College London
Studying Executive Function in South African Preschool Children: Lessons learned
Dr Caylee Cook, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Mazi Umntanakho: A Digital Tool for Social Emotional Development and Mental Health of Young Children
Professor Catherine Draper, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Executive Function in Context: An Observational Approach
Mr Chika Ezeugwu, University of Cambridge, UK
Evidence for Better Lives Study (EBLS): A Multi-Site Study of Early Parental Influences on Child Development
Professor Claire Hughes, University of Cambridge, UK
Brain Imaging for Global Health: Understanding Neurodevelopment in Rural Gambia
Dr Laura Katus, University of Greenwich, UK
Unleashing Learning Potential: How do Psychological Factors Shape Student Engagement in Challenging Educational Environments? – A Comparative Study of Adolescents in Southwestern Uganda Secondary Schools
Ms Eunice Nydareeba Murokore, Kyambogo University, Uganda
Changing Trends of Parenting and Mental Wellbeing of Children: Implications for Parenting Interventions in South West Nigeria
Dr Adebunmi Oyekola, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Cambridge Global Challenges
Dr Sara Serradas O'Holleran, University of Cambridge
Young Scientists for Africa (YoSA)
Professor Clare Elwell, University College London