Recent observations in Dr. Dawson’s laboratory have identified a new potential target for MS therapy. They believe that this potential target is a protein, known as RAGE, that has been previously associated with diabetes and heart disease. Dr. Dawson’s lab are requesting seed funds to...
The largest organ of the brain is the cerebral cortex, a sheet of tissue that is divided up into areas. Cortical areas are modules responsible for different functions, like vision,…
Bipolar disease (manic-depressive illness, BD) is a common mental disorder with a lifetime prevalence rate of 1%, and is one of the ten major causes of disability worldwide. Epidemiologic data implies that multiple genes and environmental factors play interacting roles in the development of bipol...
Temozolomide is a standard chemotherapeutic agent used in conjunction with radiation therapy in the treatment of malignant brain tumors. Dr. Yamini’s lab’s work centers on a novel treatment of these tumors whereby Temozolomide is used to activate a known anticancer agent- tumor necros...
In most patients, anesthesia today is safer than ever before. However, recent studies have found that more than 1/3 of older patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery experience lingering difficulties in concentrating, remembering, and learning. Although subtle, these changes can last for m...
Concurrent habitual use of alcohol and tobacco lead to numerous short- and long-term health consequences (cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer) and premature deaths in our country each year. While smoking rates in the general population have decreased substantially over the last several decades,...
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