FAU BRAINY DAYS: The Mighty Worm
About the Event
FAU Brain Institute: The Mighty Worm: Nobel Prize Powerhouse for the Study of Neurodegenerative Disease
FAU neuroscientists describe the neuroscience discoveries made through study of a simple soil worm and how research with these animals offers insights into Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
Presented by:
Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Professor Biomedical Science and Executive Director, FAU Brain Institute
Peter Rodriguez, Graduate Student, FAU Integrative Biology Ph.D. program
Hosted by:
Becky Mercer, Ph.D., Professor of Biotechnology and Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Palm Beach State College
Presented by:
Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Professor Biomedical Science and Executive Director, FAU Brain Institute
Peter Rodriguez, Graduate Student, FAU Integrative Biology Ph.D. program
Hosted by:
Becky Mercer, Ph.D., Professor of Biotechnology and Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Palm Beach State College
Event Details
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Disclaimer / Sponsors
Sponsored by Palm Health Foundation and the FAU Brain Institute
CO-SPONSORED BY SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER & AQUARIUM, OSHER LIFE-LONG LEARNING INSTITUTE JUPITER AND THE DANA FOUNDATION
Brainy Days" celebrates neuroscience with events throughout the month of March to educate and engage our community about the benefits of brain research.