International Behavioural Neurology Rounds: Dr. George Perry

~ UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ~
Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
Canadian Neurological Society
Peter A. Silverman Global eHealth Program (PASGeP)
Canada-International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO)
Coordinated by the Division of Neurology, University of Toronto, Canada

Speaker: George Perry PhD 
Professor, Semmes Foundation Distinguished University Chair in Neurobiology
The University of Texas at San Antonio

Topic: Mitochondria at the Center of Synaptic and Oxidative Abnormalities in Alzheimer’s Disease

Educational Objectives: 
1. Mitochondria abnormalities including mtDNA release, mitophagy and size regulation
2. Synaptic abnormalities linked to mitochondria abnormality in synapses rather than synapse reduction
3. Oxidative stress is catalyzed by Fe/Cu redox chemistry
4. Abeta deposits contain metallic Fe/Cu. First time identified in humans
5. Abeta may be a critical antioxidant response

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This event is an accredited group learning activity as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

These rounds are restricted to practitioners, students, and researchers in health care