{"id":11998,"date":"2026-02-11T15:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/?p=11998"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:43:31","slug":"bmi-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drhomed.org.mo\/en\/bmi-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"BMI 2026: Bilingualism and Brain Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Bilingualism is more than a communication skill \u2014 it is a powerful influence on brain health across the lifespan. Research shows that managing multiple languages strengthens cognitive flexibility, enhances neural resilience, and may protect against age-related decline. Early bilingual experiences shape children\u2019s brain development, while lifelong bilingualism supports healthy aging. In this symposium, our speakers will explore with us how bilingualism contributes to cognitive vitality, from childhood through adulthood, and consider practical approaches for families raising multilingual children. Together, these perspectives highlight bilingualism not only as a cultural asset but also as a key factor in sustaining brain health and wellbeing.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Speakers<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n\"Professor<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Early language experiences and the bilingual brain<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nProfessor Twila Tardif\n<\/div>\n
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Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How bilingualism promotes healthy brain ageing and counteracts age-related cognitive decline<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nProfessor Mark Antoniou\n<\/div>\n
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Associate Professor, the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Unlock Your family’s Superpower: Principles and Practical Guide to Raising a Multilingual Child<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nProfessor Maggie Ziyin Mai\n<\/div>\n
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Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages ; Deputy Director, Childhood Bilingualism Research Centre, the Chinese University of Hong Kong<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n \u65e5\u671f Date:<\/strong>
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\u958b\u5e55\u81f4\u8fad \/ Opening Address<\/h4>\n
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Professor Patrick C. M. WONG<\/p>\n

Associate Vice-President (Research) ; Director, Brain and Mind Institute, the Chinese University of Hong Kong<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Early language experiences and the bilingual brain<\/h4>\n
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Professor Twila Tardif<\/p>\n

Professor, Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How bilingualism promotes healthy brain ageing<\/h4>\n
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Professor Mark Antoniou<\/p>\n

Associate Professor, the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney University<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Unlock Your family’s Superpower<\/h4>\n
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Professor Maggie Ziyin Mai<\/p>\n

Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages ; Deputy Director, Childhood Bilingualism Research Centre, the Chinese University of Hong Kong<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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