SESSION DATE:

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 7:00am to 8:00am

Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale Campus:  TAYLOR AUDITORIUM

Mayo Clinic, Phoenix Campus:  MCH 1-212

Title:  Translational Neuroscience and Aging Program (TAP) in Scottsdale, AZ and Brno, Czech Republic

Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this activity the target audience should:

• Recognize the importance of Neural Stem Cells (NSC) research for neurodegenerative disease modeling
• Identify stress induced axonal swelling in neurons derived from NSC
• Recognize the importance of transatlantic research collaboration to advance knowledge in NSC research

Speaker:  Yonas E. Geda, M.D., MSc

Position/Title:  Consultant, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and Department of Neurology
Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry
Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Speaker:  Ephrat Fisseha
Class of 2016
Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

** NEW** ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

A unique presentation code must be sent via text to 507-200-3010 to record attendance and to ensure you receive CME credit for attendance.

NOTE:  Attendees must be present to receive code.

Neuroscience Conferences are held weekly on Wednesday from 7-8am for faculity and junior faculty, graduate students, medical students, research fellows, administration, and allied health staff.