Solutions for Social Impact: Shedding Light on Neurodegenerative Diseases for non-scientists

Solutions for Social Impact: Shedding Light on Neurodegenerative Diseases for non-scientists

Shedding Light on Neurodegenerative Diseases for Non-Scientists

Underlying causes, prevention and the latest research findings

Thursday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the McCarthy Recital Hall

Presented by Neuroscience Professors Dr. Adam Weaver, Dr. Ruth Fabian-Fine and Student Researchers

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, ALS and Alzheimer’s Disease are irreversible neurodegenerative conditions that affect millions of people globally, and currently, no cures are available. Despite decades of research and millions of dollars spent trying to find cures, much remains unknown about their underlying causes.

Professors Ruth Fabian-Fine and Adam Weaver will discuss current knowledge of these diseases, including:

• What is known about early and progressive signs of neurodegeneration.
• The latest theories on its causes and prevention.
• The evidence they have developed regarding what likely contributes to memory loss and irreversible brain degeneration.

Fabian-Fine and Weaver will also present a brand-new theory they have developed through their two years of research formulating a hypothesis as to why neurodegeneration occurs. Their research is supported by the Vermont Biomedical Research Network.

For more information, go to https://www.smcvt.edu/saint-michaels-college-presents-solutions-for-social-impact/