Environmental Neurotoxicity and Neuroprotection: From Experimental Models to Therapeutic Strategies for Parkinson's Disease
21st Webinar Series for Strengthening Fundamental Research Capacity in Africa
Exploring toxic environmental exposures and neuroprotective strategies through translational and experimental neuroscience
Event Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| Time | Rwanda: 11:00 AM - Nigeria: 10:00 AM - Morocco: 10:00 AM - Ghana: 9:00 AM - South Africa: 11:00 AM |
| Format | Live Online Webinar |
| Registration | Free |
| Series | INSTAL Africa Webinar #21 |
About This Webinar
Join us for the 21st installment of the INSTAL Africa webinar series, featuring an expert-led session on how environmental toxicants contribute to neurodegeneration and how neuroprotective strategies can be developed from experimental evidence to therapeutic application.
This webinar focuses on Parkinson's disease as a model for understanding the intersection of environmental risk factors, neuronal vulnerability, and translational intervention pathways.
What You'll Learn
- Major environmental contributors to neurotoxicity in Parkinson's disease
- Mechanisms of oxidative stress, inflammation, and neuronal damage
- Experimental models used in neurotoxicity and neuroprotection research
- Translational pathways from laboratory findings to therapeutic strategies
- Research and collaboration opportunities for African scientists in neuroscience
Who Should Attend
- Neuroscience researchers and graduate students
- Biomedical and life science faculty
- Clinicians and health professionals interested in neurodegenerative disease
- Early-career researchers working in toxicology, physiology, and pharmacology
- Anyone interested in brain health and translational neuroscience
Speaker
Dr. Nezha BOUHADDOU
Associate Professor of Physiology & Neuroscience
Faculty of Sciences - Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco
Dr. Nezha BOUHADDOU is an academic and researcher in physiology and neuroscience, with expertise in mechanisms of neurotoxicity and neuroprotection relevant to neurodegenerative disorders. Her work bridges experimental models and therapeutic translation, with a strong focus on neurological health outcomes.
Registration
FREE EVENT - Open to researchers, students, professionals, and the public
- Register using the "Register Now" button on this page
- Registration deadline: April 28, 2026
- Capacity: Limited to support high-quality engagement
About INSTAL Africa
Innovation Science and Technology for Action and Learning in Africa (INSTAL Africa) is a collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening research capacity across the continent through expert-led learning, cross-institutional collaboration, and practical knowledge transfer.
Organizing Partners
- FIRAT Rwanda - https://firat.rw
- University of Rwanda
- Regional and international collaborating institutions
Previous Webinars
This is the 21st webinar in the INSTAL Africa series, which continues to convene global experts and African researchers around high-impact themes in fundamental and translational science.
