RESEARCH IN BRAIN, STEM CELLS, and DNA
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Vestavia Hills Civic Center 1975 Merryvale Road , City of Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216
OLLI of Greater Birmingham presents Research on Brain, Stem Cells, and DNA.
March 7: Our DNA: Jump into the Gene Pool Instructor: Mary Anne Ellis, Southern History Department, Birmingham Public Library
Discover how genetic research can help you explore your family history. Find out what a gene sample can tell you about the parts of the world your ancestors came from and more.
March 14: Stem Cell Research
Instructor: Kejin Hu, Assistant Professor, Stem Cell Institute, UAB
Our bodies can repair, regenerate, and/or refresh tissues by supplying new cells to replace those that are damaged or old. This is achieved by a special group of cells: stem cells. Stem cells have the potential to become functional cell types as well as the ability to self-renew. This lecture will provide a brief introduction to stem cells and their potential as a therapeutic tool.
March 21: Digging into the Brain
Instructor: David Geldmacher, Director, Division of Memory Disorders and Behavioral Neurology, UAB
This session will cover recent break-through research in neurology.