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Northern Speaking Series hosted by UNBC MS Student Support Club
November 10, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST
Everyone is invited to attend the following presentation on Tuesday November 10, 2020 at 1 pm PDT via Zoom only.Northern Speaker Series -Getting down to the basics of Multiple Sclerosis research with Dr. Kendra Furber
We are delighted to have Dr. Kendra Furber, PhD, BSc, BA, Assistant Professor, Northern Medical Program present on:
Dr. Kendra Furber will review a brief history of disease-modifying therapies for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), what is known regarding the mechanism of action of different pharmaceuticals and will introduce some current topics in scientific literature with an emphasis on studies in pre-clinical animal models. Join us to learn more about recent studies about repairing damaged myelin sheath in the central nervous system and the role of oligodendrocytes.
How to attend:
(virtual session only)
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
Register in advance for this meeting:
(Link available in our bio as well!)
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZcsdOqrqzMiHNcaC8M4dCaKArhGf…
*Note that this zoom session will be recorded.*
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
the UNBC Multiple Sclerosis Student Support Club (UMSSC). See Less