Advancements in Alzheimer’s Research: A Next Generation Medicine Lecture

Will there ever be a cure?

A Next Generation Medicine Lecture Featuring Thomas J. Grabowski, M.D., University of Washington

SPOKANE, Wash. — Learn about the latest research and treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease from renowned expert, Thomas Grabowski, director of the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and medical director of the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center. Dr. Grabowski will also talk about the risks and benefits of the newly approved infusion medication, Leqembi. Silvia Russo, M.D., a cognitive and behavioral neurologist with Providence Medical Group in Spokane will join Dr. Grabowski for the Q&A discussion that follows the lecture.

Event Details

The event will be held both in-person at Gonzaga, and live-streamed on YouTube. Everyone who registers will receive the live-streaming information before the event.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023
Time: 6 – 8 p.m. PT
Location: Cataldo Hall, Gonzaga University, 429 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA

About the UW/GU Health Partnership

The University of Washington School of Medicine and Gonzaga University formed a partnership in 2016 to advance the health of communities throughout eastern Washington through medical education and research. With a legacy of graduating innovative, community-focused students, the partners leverage their strengths and serve as part of a regional, community-based medical education program, WWAMI (Washington [Seattle & Spokane], Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho). Learn more about the health partnership here,