Unlocking the brain’s potential: Helping the brain recover, restore, and adapt

When the brain is affected by injury, illness, or degenerative conditions, even the simplest daily tasks can feel overwhelming. But through the science of cognitive rehabilitation, new pathways are opening—helping individuals regain function, confidence, and independence.

Join us at Malta Café Scientifique as Ms Mattea Taliana, Senior Psychology Assistant, takes us into a world where brain science meets compassionate care. With hands-on experience supporting individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurological conditions such as dementia, she brings a deeply human perspective to this evolving field.

In this talk, she will explore:

• Restorative strategies – retraining impaired cognitive functions
• Compensatory strategies – building alternative ways to manage everyday challenges

From memory and attention to planning and problem-solving, discover how personalised, evidence-based interventions—grounded in the science of neuroplasticity—can truly transform lives.

Through real-world clinical examples and emerging technologies, this session will also tackle a key challenge: ensuring therapeutic progress translates into meaningful, everyday change.

Whether you're passionate about neuroscience, mental health, or the future of personalised care, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

More information is available online.