- Neurodegeneration Journal Club
Journal club (2025): The brain is often perceived as a network of interconnected neurons. However, the brain is more than just neurons. Astrocytes are the most abundant non-neuronal cell type in the brain. In this Journal club, I want to discuss the changes that astrocytes have. Hope we will all be inspired during the discussion.
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Read more - Brain Fables Book Discussion with the Authors: Dr. Alberto Espay and Benjamin Stecher (Recordings)
On May 19th, 2021 the Duke-CZI NDCN community gathered virtually for a discussion of the book Brain Fables: The Hidden History of Neurodegenerative Diseases and a Blueprint to Conquer Them. We were joined by both authors of the book, Dr. Alberto Espay and Benjamin Stecher, who shared their motivations for writing the book and highlighted their key ...
Read more - Bench to Bedside Collaboration Speaker Series (Recordings)
Every Thursday of October 2020, we virtually hosted a guest speaker representing neurodegeneration research in Biotech, the clinic, academia, or patients. After the speaker’s talk, we hosted discussions about the intersectionality between these branches and how they can rely on each other to more efficiently identify therapies for neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr. John Didsbury is a seasoned ...
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