Current Public Lectures

The Eighteenth UCI Distinguished Lecture Series on Brain, Learning and Memory Dates for the 2012 Lecture Series are:

Protecting the Brain from Impending Stroke: A Stimulating Account
Dr. Ron D. Frostig
University of California, Irvine
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Available options for immediate treatment of stroke victims are currently limited both in their applicability and effectiveness. In this talk, Dr. Frostig will describe surprising new research which demonstrates that simply administering a mild sensory stimulation to activate the endangered brain area triggers innate brain mechanisms that result in complete self-protection from an impending stroke. The exciting potential for clinical translation towards drug-free and equipment-free stroke treatments, along with advantages and limitations, will be discussed.

Researching Ways to Make Memories Last a Lifetime
Dr. Frank M. LaFerla
University of California, Irvine
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
In the USA, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease every 69 seconds, and as of 2012 there are over 5.4 million Americans afflicted, including approximately 600,000 Californians.  Dr. LaFerla will discuss the latest advances in research and efforts to identify strategies to slow disease progression, including his own groundbreaking efforts to develop a stem cell based therapy.

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