Science on Tap is live again at Jack Quinn's! Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs.
Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Science on Tap is live again at Jack Quinn's! Join Cool Science for Science on Tap every 2nd Monday of the month at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs.
Presenters begin at 6:30 pm and typically speak for 60-90 minutes including Q&A, with food and drink available beginning at 6:00 pm. A wide variety of fascinating topics are presented by local scientists for informal discussion, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages anyone and everyone to come explore the latest ideas in science and technology. From practical to theoretical, the presentations and group interactions provide a fun and interesting way to gain an understanding of the world around us.
Next up: Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Treatments and Drug Development in Alzheimer's Disease
Prof. Crystal Vander Zanden, UCCS
Summary:
Dr. Vander Zanden will present a description of Alzheimer's disease biochemistry and ongoing treatment efforts. The talk will include a discussion of the highly controversial June 2021 FDA approval of Aduhelm, the first new treatment approved for Alzheimer's disease since 2003. The talk will also include research at UCCS that aims to understand how a compound isolated from turmeric may provide neuroprotection against Alzheimer's.
Dr. Vander Zanden will present a description of Alzheimer's disease biochemistry and ongoing treatment efforts. The talk will include a discussion of the highly controversial June 2021 FDA approval of Aduhelm, the first new treatment approved for Alzheimer's disease since 2003. The talk will also include research at UCCS that aims to understand how a compound isolated from turmeric may provide neuroprotection against Alzheimer's.
Crystal Vander Zanden is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCCS. Her professional passions including the science of visualizing biomolecules to understand how they work and training the future bioscience workforce in Colorado Springs through equitable and engaging education practices.
Lecture Slides (4.1MB PDF)
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