On Saturday 30 November 2024, our migraine community came together both in person and online to hear from three migraine experts, in what was a first for New Zealand. Together with the Migraine NZ, we hosted Migraine Unravelled: The latest in migraine medication and pain management solutions, an incredibly informative, free event that covered a wide range of topics and provided practical solutions for people in New Zealand to better manage their migraine disease. In this presentation, Palmerston North consultant neurologist and headache specialist Dr Calvin Chan discussed migraine management in the New Zealand context. Dr Chan provided a wealth of practical advice for our migraine community, covering both non-medication treatment options and their evidence for use, plus what medications we have access to in New Zealand, both funded and unfunded.

The Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Join its inspirational founder, Distinguished Professor Sir Richard Faull, co-director Professor Maurice Curtis, concussion researcher Dr Helen Murray, and guest Lillian Hanly (whose artist grandfather had Huntington’s disease), at this very special 'fireside chat'. Led by renowned journalist Mark Crysell, the panelists share incredible stories from the past and present and gaze into the future as they discuss the mysteries of 'the final frontier'.

An opportunity to hear Associate Professor Caroline Beck from the University of Otago in Dunedin. In this session, Professor Beck will share her pioneering research aimed at uncovering commonalities across Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy (DEE) gene mutations. Her work focuses on developing new pre-clinical models to better understand the causes of these devastating, early-onset seizure disorders, which remain largely untreatable.

Unlock exclusive insights into Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) with Professor Jon Stone, a world-renowned neurologist from the University of Edinburgh, UK. For over 25 years, Professor Stone has redefined the understanding & treatment of this often misunderstood & stigmatised condition. In this session, you’ll discover groundbreaking research, practical strategies, and future directions that could change the way FND is managed—benefitting healthcare professionals, patients, & supporters alike.

Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest-growing neurological condition. Are environmental factors to blame? If so, what are they? How can people with Parkinson’s slow the disease’s progress, at the same time as researchers strive for breakthroughs in prevention? Join brilliant Dutch neurologist Professor Bas Bloem as he discusses a holistic approach to medicine that aims to empower people with Parkinson’s disease to achieve a better quality of life.