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The Broad Discovery Series: How Brain Cells Talk to One Another
May 13 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, May 13
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Reception to follow
Broad Institute Auditorium + Discovery Center
415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA
The brain is all about connection and communication, with cells sharing information back and forth in a variety of ways. Breakdowns in those channels can be major contributors to conditions ranging from schizophrenia to Alzheimer’s disease. In this special Broad Discovery Series x BroadIgnite event, neurobiologist Ralda Nehme will talk about new ways of exploring brain cell cross-talk in the lab, while chemical biologist Shiwei Wang will explain how cells in the brain and beyond use sugars as a messaging system, and why that matters in neurodegenerative disorders.
For this event, the Broad Discovery Series is partnering with BroadIgnite, which connects philanthropists with early-career researchers involved in high-risk, potentially high-reward projects.
Speakers
Ralda Nehme, Institute scientist, Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research
Shiwei Wang, Graduate student, Infectious Disease and Microbiome Program
Broad Discovery Series
The Broad Discovery Series brings researchers to the stage to discuss and answer questions about some of the most pressing topics in science and medicine today. Held in-person and virtually at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, these free public events explore the genetic and biological roots of human health and disease, the mechanisms that govern how our cells and bodies function, new technologies that are changing what’s possible in science, and the progress being made to translate these findings into treatments for common and rare diseases.
Please visit broad.io/discoverylive to access the event live stream at the time of the event.
