Research Forum Emphasizes Neuroscience Advances, Importance for Patients' Wellbeing
The University of Rochester Medical Center is set to host two intriguing symposia focusing on neuroinflammation and deep brain stimulation (DBS) in early October. The events, titled "Neuroinflammation" and "Deep Brain Stimulation," are open to the University community and aim to delve into the latest research advancements in these fields.
The Deep Brain Stimulation symposium, scheduled for Thursday-Friday, Oct. 7-8, will take place at the Memorial Art Gallery. This symposium will focus on the application of DBS in treating conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and Parkinson's disease. Speakers will include scientists and physicians from the University, as well as esteemed colleagues from institutions like Harvard, Brown, and the Cleveland Clinic.
Discussions during the DBS symposium will also touch upon the insights gained about what happens in the brain during the procedure. Registrations for this symposium will be accepted until Monday, Oct. 4. Interested participants should note that registration for the Friday night banquet at the George Eastman House is priced at $60.
On Friday, Oct. 8, the Schmitt Symposium will take place in the Class of '62 Auditorium at the Medical Center. The Schmitt Symposium's theme, "Got Memory? Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Dysfunction in Chronic Disease and Aging," will explore the role of neuroinflammation in memory loss and cognitive dysfunction in chronic diseases and aging.
M. Kerry O'Banion, M.D., Ph.D., a professor and organizer of the Schmitt Symposium, emphasized that inflammation is a significant factor in many neurodegenerative diseases and brain injuries. Luminaries from institutions such as Duke, the University of Nebraska, and Trinity College in Ireland will also participate in the discussions.
The organizers of these symposia are scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Webster Pilcher, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, highlighted the importance of discussing how new research findings might translate to better health for people worldwide.
Given the importance of these events, we encourage those interested to check the University of Rochester Medical Center's official website, their neuroscience department pages, or contact them directly for the most accurate and up-to-date details on the symposia. Registrations for both symposia are open, but time is running out, with the registration deadline for the Deep Brain Stimulation Symposium being next Thursday, Sept. 30.
- The Deep Brain Stimulation symposium at the Memorial Art Gallery, scheduled for October 7-8, will focus on recent research findings about using DBS in treatments for conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and Parkinson's disease.
- The discussion during the DBS symposium will also delve into the science of what happens in the brain during the procedure, aiming to improve patient care in these medical-conditions.
- On the same day, October 8, a second symposium, the Schmitt Symposium, will take place at the Medical Center, focusing on the role of neuroinflammation in memory loss and cognitive dysfunction in chronic diseases and aging.
- As these symposia focus on therapies-and-treatments for neurological-disorders and health-and-wellness, their organizers emphasize the importance of translating new research findings into better health solutions for people worldwide.
