University College London School of Pharmacy highlights hope for Alzheimer’s research in New Year Lecture

Written by Alice Weatherston

Neurofibrillary tangles in pyramidal neurons of the human cerebral cortex a distinctive neuropathological feature of Alzheimer s disease AD detected through the silver carbonate method

In the annual University College London (UCL, UK) School of Pharmacy New Year Lecture taking place later this evening, John Hardy (UCL) will discuss ‘Pathways to Neurodegeneration’ and our growing understanding of the pathology, genetics and treatment options for diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Given the increased research and funding in the field over the past few years Hardy believes that: “In the coming year we will know if we are already at the start of a new era of better treatments for slowing or stopping the development of Alzheimer’s disease and allied neurodegenerative disorders.” John Hardy will discuss the important...

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