Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow visits Birkbeck Babylab - ow.ly/EcLco On Wednesday 5 November, the Speaker of the House of Commons the Rt Hon. John Bercow visited Birkbeck, where he met with students from the Departments of Politics and Management and research scientists from Birkbeck’s world-leading Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development. The Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development was established in 1998 and is internationally recognised as one of the leading centres of its kind. The Centre also incorporates the Babylab, whose researchers have made breakthrough advancements in detecting early signs of autism in infants as young as six months old. As well as studying typical brain development in infancy, it is one of the only laboratories in Europe that studies brain functioning in very young children with William’s Syndrome, Fragile X and Down’s Syndrome. Following his visit, Mr Speaker said: I knew a bit about Birkbeck before I came, but the important research being undertaken in the Babylab was new to me. I was very struck by the facility and to learn that its work has resulted in medical advances that really have helped families who have children with autism. The other striking thing about Birkbeck has been the incredible commitment and enthusiasm of staff and students. Please read more...ow.ly/EcLco For more information about Babylab - cbcd.bbk.ac.uk/babylab
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