Event overview
Goldsmiths Psychology Department welcomes Dr Rhonda Booth, University College London. Title: Bridging the Gap: How does the brain work without the corpus callosum?
Abstract: Agenesis of the corpus callosum (AgCC) is a neurological condition where the corpus callosum (the white matter linking the two brain hemispheres) fails to develop. While often linked to a variety of chromosomal and neurological disorders, it can also occur in isolation. AgCC can cause a wide range of behavioural and cognitive challenges; individuals may have severe to mild learning difficulties, or show no developmental delay. Although rare, AgCC is one of the more common congenital brain malformations, with estimates suggesting that 1 in 3,000 individuals may be affected. Given that AgCC can be detected later in life as an incidental finding, the actual prevalence may be higher.
In this talk, I will explore the recent proposal that the cognitive and behavioral profile of AgCC presents as a ‘core syndrome,’ characterised by (1) impaired integration of sensory and motor information, (2) reduced cognitive processing speed, and (3) deficits in complex reasoning and novel problem-solving. Using a longitudinal case study, I will examine the neurodevelopment of AgCC and discuss the implications of atypical corpus callosum development on brain function and behaviour.
Rhonda Booth is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in Paediatric Neuropsychology at Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London. She is the Research Consultant for Corpal, the UK family support group for individual and families impacted by disorders of the corpus callosum.
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Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
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| 12 Dec 2024 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
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