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- Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Neurodegenerative Disease June 14, 2018
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EventManaging Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Neurodegenerative DiseaseJune 14, 2018MoreThis symposium will review current methods in the diagnosis and behavioral and pharmaceutical management of neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases. Participants will also discuss strategies to reduce the societal and economic costs associated with these symptoms.
EventThe Enhanced Human: Risks and OpportunitiesMay 21, 2018MoreDelve into existing and emerging enhancement technologies with potential to overcome limitations of the human body and mind such as gene editing and artificial intelligence — their history, manifestations today, the ways they are transforming biological research, as well as the bioethical challenges they pose both today and for the future.
EventCancer Metabolism and SignalingMay 24, 2018MoreThis symposium will highlight insights into tumor metabolism from leaders in the field and explore how this information is being used to design safe and effective, metabolism-targeted therapies.
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EventSTEM Exchange: Research and Career SymposiumAugust 28, 2018MoreAn interactive research forum and networking symposium hosted by PepsiCo and the New York Academy of Sciences. Formerly known as Journey Through Science Day, fifty exceptional students and early career scientists will present their research to PepsiCo's R&D leaders and discover the value of a STEM degree when launching a career.
EventScientists Teaching Science Online CourseJune 4 - August 12, 2018MoreTake the online course "Scientists Teaching Science" and learn about active vs. passive learning, creating course objectives and test items, and finding ways to improve your teaching and assessment techniques for students of all ages.
EventScience Denialism, Public Policy, and Global HealthJune 28, 2018MoreOpen to the general public, this discussion will endeavor to better understand the roots of science denialism, and discuss meaningful methods for overcoming it.
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Annals of the New York Academy of SciencesSpecial Issue: Myasthenia Gravis and Related Disorders I (vol 1412)
MoreThe first of two consecutive special issues focusing on myasthenia gravis and related disorders, this Annals issue presents 19 articles, including original research, reviews, and commentaries.
Annals of the New York Academy of SciencesSpecial Issue: The Year in Diabetes and Obesity (vol 1411)
MoreIn this first Annals special issue of 2018, twelve scholarly articles review some of today's most pressing issues in the areas of diabetes and obesity.
Annals of the New York Academy of SciencesSpecial Issue: Musculoskeletal Repair and Regeneration I (vol 1409)
MoreThe first of two consecutive Annals volume presenting seven manuscripts discussing cutting-edge issues in musculoskeletal repair and regeneration.
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