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Speaker: Reynaldo Popoli, PhD Student, Department of Medical Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Room 3H-1, Tupper Building
Description: ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cure. Current treatments are limited, typically extending life expectancy by only 3–6 months. In this seminar, I discuss how various pharmacological antagonists improve symptoms, slow disease progression, and extend lifespan. Possible mechanisms and future directions are also explored.