Her talk will focus on our new growing understanding of Parkinson’s disease, the second most common and fastest-rising neurodegenerative disease in the world. Dr. Roman-Vendrell's innovative work at the Woods Hole Marine Biology Laboratory helps us identify molecular and cellar changes from the disease- using Sea Lampreys. Her elegant work has helped us understand better the important roots of the disease and the shared biology between humans and other species. During her talk, she’ll break down the science of the disease and help us understand the importance of a cross-species approach in science and health. Parents should join to think about their health in middle age and help communicate the shared health mechanisms in humans and other animals. Educators should join to learn to better communicate to their students the importance of cross-specific research and the science of disease. Researchers and students should join for a Q&A with the expert.
Speaker: Dr. Cristina Roman-Vendrell, Parkinson’s Foundation