This session is about cognitive neuroscience research at the Open University. We will hear from two PhD students – Connor and Sarah – who are doing some exciting work that feeds into our unders...tanding of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The focus in this session will be on the role of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) – a protein that supports the survival of neurons. Connor and Sarah will tell us about their research and what they are hoping to contribute to the broader understanding of neurogenesis.
Series: | Fresher's Fair; Series 2016 |
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Episode | Day 3: Part 8 |
Recording date: | 28-09-2016 |
Published: | 2016 |
Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all Digital Archive web pages. |
Duration: | 00:16:29 |
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Presenter: | Karen Foley |
Contributors: | Conor McQuaid; Sarah Needs |
Publisher: | The Open University |
Link to related site: | Internal url: http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk/abstract/neuroscience-possible-cures-alzheimers?event=%20Freshers%E2%80%99%20Fair |
Production number: | SHL00071 |
Available to public: | yes |