Unveiling the Nexus of Innate Immunity and Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights Into Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Prospects
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Nov 11, 2024
Innate immunity plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). By delineating the intricate interplay between genetic predisposition, environmental influences such as aging, and immune function, Nancy Y. Ip, PhD, aims to unravel the underpinnings of neurodegeneration and AD pathogenesis in this lecture.
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Speaker
Nancy Y. Ip, PhD
Nancy Y. Ip, PhD, is the president of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Morningside Professor of Life Science. She is the first female president of a publicly funded university in Hong Kong. Ip received her PhD in pharmacology from Harvard University. She is well known for her outstanding work in the field of neuroscience and has contributed to the understanding of complex mechanisms that underlie proper brain function and neurodegenerative disease treatment discoveries.
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