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October 11, 2023

Advancements in Alzheimer’s Research: A Next Generation Medicine Lecture

Event Details

Date & Time

Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM


Department

UW-GU Health Partnership


Cost

This event is free. Registration is required to attend.


Location

Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University, 429 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA


Contact/Registration

Jennifer West, 509.475.1855


Event Type & Tags

  • Academics

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About This Event

Will there ever be a Cure?

A Next Generation Medicine Lecture Featuring Thomas J. Grabowski, M.D., from the University of Washington

Learn about the latest research and treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease from renowned expert, Thomas Grabowski, director of the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and medical director of the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center. Dr. Grabowski will also talk about the risks and benefits of the newly approved infusion medication, Leqembi. Silvia Russo, M.D., a cognitive and behavioral neurologist with Providence Medical Group in Spokane will join Dr. Grabowski for the Q&A discussion that follows the lecture.

About the UW-GU Health Partnership

The University of Washington School of Medicine and Gonzaga University formed a partnership in 2016 to advance the health of communities throughout eastern Washington through medical education and research. With a legacy of graduating innovative, community-focused students, the partners leverage their strengths and serve as part of a regional, community-based medical education program, WWAMI (Washington [Seattle & Spokane], Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho). Learn more about the health partnership here,