The Alzheimer's Project: Momentum in Science
Article Contributed on: 10/16/2009 12:04:00 AM
Venue:
The Starz FilmCenter at the Tivoli Center
Venue Address:
Auraria Campus
Venue City:
Denver
Event Time:
7-9 pm
Event Dates:
This event takes place on 11/5/2009.
Category:
Health
Cost for Adults:
Free
Cost for Children:
Free
Event Web page:
http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Events/Health/Event~670443.aspx
Description:
Join us as we view and discuss the HBO documentary;Momentum in Science. This film details the current explosion of knowledge within the scientific and medical communities- from imaging the earliest signs of Alzheimer's, to understanding the roles that genetics and lifestyle might play, to the tremendous progress being made in the effort to develop drugs to treat or even prevent the disease.
Dr. Jack Klapper; Researcher, Dr. Clemencia Dublin; Geriatrician and Jessica McIntire, whose family is featured in the documentary, will take questions from the audience. A wine and cheese reception will follow the program.
Contact Info
Name:
Sara Spaulding
E-mail:
sara.spaulding@alz.org
Phone:
303-813-1669