IOCB Invited Lecture – Cristina Alberini: From bench to bedside

Join us for an enlightening lecture by Prof. Cristina Alberini from the Center for Neural Science, New York University! 🌍✨

Topic: From Bench to Bedside

Explore the critical mechanisms of long-term memory that may pave the way for innovative treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. 🔍🧬

Learn about:

• The role of Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 (IGF2) in synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory.
• How IGF2 expression in pericytes regulates neuronal changes and is essential for long-term memory formation.
• The relationship between deficits in IGF2 and various brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington's, and Angelman syndrome.
• The potential of synthetic small molecules targeting IGF2 receptors to enhance memory and reverse cognitive impairments. 💡💊

This fascinating lecture will delve into how autophagy can be activated to combat protein accumulation in the central nervous system, offering hope for many living with CNS disorders.

📅 Organized by: Ivo Stary & Irena G. Stará
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📍 Location: Flemingovo náměstí 542/2, 160 00 Praha, Česko
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Let’s unlock the mysteries of the brain together! 🔓🧠 #praguelectures #iocb #iocbprague