The Rochester Forum: Leading the Way in Alzheimer Research and Treatment

Date: Friday, October 21, 2011

Description:

For decades Rochester scientists have been leading the way in uncovering the secrets of Alzheimer's. More recently they, and others around the country, have been exploring prevention and cures for the disease.Join nationally renowned researchers and clinicians in a discussion of the latest developments to understand, treat, and cure Alzheimer's.

Featuring panelists Berislav Zlokovic, MD, PhD, Dean's Professor and professor of neurosurgery and neurology, director of the Center for Neurodegenerative and Vascular Brain Disorders, and director of the interdisciplinary program in dementia research; Frederick Marshall, MD, associate professor of neurology, chief of the Geriatric Neurology Unit, and director of the University of Rochester Memory Care Program; and Anton Porsteinsson, MD, William B. and Sheila Konar Professor of Psychiatry and director of the Alzheimer's Disease Care, Research and Education Program (AD-CARE).


The Rochester Forum will take place at the Rochester Museum and Science Center.

9:30-10 a.m. Continental Breakfast

10-11:30 a.m. Discussion

Time:
9:30 am - 11:30 am