Brain health of aging African Americans and Hispanics will be the focusof a Staying Sharp session on October 6 at the Lincoln Theatre inWashington, DC. Part of a highly recognized series, the program willexplore ongoing research into the treatment of depression and strokeprevention in minority populations.
Panelists will also discuss memoryloss and present tips for successful aging.
WHEN:Saturday, October 6, 200710:00AM – 12:00PM(Free and open to the public)
WHERE:Lincoln Theatre1215 U Street, NW Washington, D.C.
WHO: The program is sponsored by The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, in partnership with NRTA:AARP’s Educator Community and the MetLife Foundation. Featured speakers will be:
- Stephanie Johnson, PhD, Moderator, American Psychological Association
- P. Murali Doraiswamy, MB, BS, Division Head, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center
- Christopher Edwards, PhD, Medical Director, Biofeedback Laboratory and Pediatric Neuropsychology Service, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University
- Patrick Griffith, MD, FAAN, Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology, Meharry Medical College
- Walter J. Koroshetz, MD, Deputy Director, NINDS, NIH