Unveiling the Nexus of Innate Immunity and Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights Into Pathogenesis and Therapeutic Prospects

This Presidential Special Lecture was recorded Oct. 7, 2024, at Neuroscience 2024 in Chicago.  

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. It delves into addressing the multifaceted impact of immunity to effectively combat the disease, presenting a roadmap for therapeutic advancements in neuroscience. 

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.