42nd JL Silversides Visiting Professor of Neurology Lecture: Dr Michelle Mielke
Visiting Professor: Dr Michelle Mielke
Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Prevention
Professor of Epidemiology and Prevention
Professor of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Division of Public Health Sciences
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Topic: Sex and gender differences in neurology: When and how to consider?
Learning objectives:
1. Describe sex differences in the frequency, prevalence, and incidence of Alzheimer’s disease
2. Discuss sex differences in mechanisms of risk for Alzheimer’s disease
3. Identify sex-specific risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease
This event is generously supported by The Krembil Family Chair in Neurology and through formal partnership with the Division of Neurology; Alexion, Amylyx, Biogen, EMD Serono, Grifols, Novartis, Paladin Labs, Roche, Sanofi Genzyme and Teva.