Exploding the Exposome: Advancing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research in a Globalized World

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Exploding the Exposome: Advancing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research in a Globalized World

Ganesh Babulal, PhD, OTD Associate Professor of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis

Dr. Ganesh Babulal is an Associate Professor of Neurology within the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. He is interested in investigating the relationship between cognitive function and mental health and its impact on the daily living activities of those with chronic neurological diseases. Specific research projects of his include characterizing functional changes in older adults using Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, predicting global decline in aging using neurobehavioral markers, assessing how social forces (e.g. discrimination, chronic stress, racism) influence health and well-being among racial and ethnic minorities, and developing/validating effective educational programs to improve and prolong functional outcomes in aging.

Date & Time: Thursday February 20, 2025, 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
Zoom Link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/95965355928  Passcode: 020994

For more information, please contact Anneliese (Lisa) Murphree (murphreea@upmc.edu).