Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Alison Weiss '05: Science Advocacy & Oregon Voices for Biomedical Research

Reed Community Members are invited to join Dr. Alison Weiss for a discussion about Oregon Voices for Biomedical Research (savescienceoregon.org); scientific education & outreach; and how Reedies can get involved in advocacy for science and public health.

Dr. Alison Weiss (Psychology '05) is an Assistant Professor and neuroscientist whose research is focused around understanding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Leveraging the unique multigenerational colonies at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC), her lab integrates longitudinal cognitive assessment using positive reinforcement training with multimodal neuroimaging. Rather than studying dementia only after symptoms appear, her research seeks to identify the earliest biological changes in the brain that emerge prior to symptoms, when there may be the greatest opportunity to intervene. Her goal is to help advance the tools and knowledge needed to diagnose ADRD earlier, and develop more effective treatments. Dr. Weiss is also actively involved in scientific outreach and education through Oregon Voices for Biomedical Research (savescienceoregon.org), with the goal to communicate to the public the importance of ethical and scientifically rigorous biomedical research for improving health outcomes.

Refreshments provided.