About this Event
Dr. Bernard Schreurs, professor of neuroscience at West Virginia University and director of the West Virginia Alzheimer’s Disease Registry, will present his talk titled, “Alzheimer’s Disease and the Importance of Neuroscience Research,” at the Kanawha County Public Library, Room 311C, in downtown Charleston on Thursday, November 9 at 6 p.m.
Alzheimer’s disease, first described in 1908, is a neurodegenerative disease that causes cognitive impairment and affects 1 in 10 people aged 65 and as many as 1 in 3 by the time people reach 85. We know that, for some, there are genetic risks, but for many more there are lifestyle risk factors.
Neuroscience research focuses on brain function and has helped us understand some of the causes of this disease and begun to provide some forms of treatment. Despite these efforts, there is still a long way to go to fully understand the disease, treat it, and eventually defeat it. In the meantime, there is evidence that reducing cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and inactivity may help delay and even stave off cognitive impairment and extend the quality as well as the quantity of life.
The STEM Speaker Series began in 2014 with a goal of communicating science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research to all West Virginians. This event is hosted by STaR Division: Science, Technology & Research at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
The event is supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. OIA 2242771 and is free to registered guests.
Event Venue
Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol Street, Charleston, United States
