Cells and proteins- the Common Origin of Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A Talk by Dr. Sarmistha Ray-Saha
When: Thursday, July 10th 2014, 7pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
Where: Genspace, The MEx Building
33 Flatbush Avenue,
Brooklyn NY 11217
($5 suggested donations at door)
For questions contact us at info@genspace.org
Join us at Genspace for the third in a series of lectures presented as part of the kNOW SCIENCE outreach program at Rockefeller University. The program delivers public lectures on current biology at a level suitable to a general audience.
Neurodegeneration refers to damage in the brain that impairs mobility, speech and memory in the affected individuals. This talk will delve into the activities inside a working cell and explore the science behind this debilitating condition.
Dr. Ray-Saha is a postdoctoral scientist in the Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Signal Transduction at the Rockefeller University. She is studying the interaction of cell-surface sensors, also called receptor proteins, with other proteins. Her research with protein interactions and crosstalk spans 10+ years and she is also interested in protein-based therapeutic approaches to treat diseases. Aside from her scientific engagements, she volunteers for Uniting Against Lung Cancer, an organization that funds lung cancer research. You can find her on LinkedIn.
Neurodegeneration refers to damage in the brain that impairs mobility, speech and memory in the affected individuals. This talk will delve into the activities inside a working cell and explore the science behind this debilitating condition.
Dr. Ray-Saha is a postdoctoral scientist in the Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Signal Transduction at the Rockefeller University. She is studying the interaction of cell-surface sensors, also called receptor proteins, with other proteins. Her research with protein interactions and crosstalk spans 10+ years and she is also interested in protein-based therapeutic approaches to treat diseases. Aside from her scientific engagements, she volunteers for Uniting Against Lung Cancer, an organization that funds lung cancer research. You can find her on LinkedIn.