Anosmia, Smell, and Smell Testing - 2015 Symposium

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In 2015, Monell scientists joined with clinical collaborator Edmund Pribitkin, MD, of Thomas Jefferson University to present an educational seminar on the causes and treatments of anosmia to physicians and health care workers in the Philadelphia area.
The symposium is held at Jefferson University Hospital, moderated by Edmund Pribitkin, MD, and has as panelists the following Monellians:
- Beverly Cowart, PhD
- Kai Zhao, PhD
- Mridula “Meera” Vinjamuri, PhD
This excerpt covers the basics of anosmia, the sense of smell, and smell testing.
Information in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. You should also ask your physician or other healthcare provider to assist you in interpreting the above information and in applying the information to your individual case.
The full video is here: • Anosmia Pt.1: Causes (...
Learn more about smell loss and about Monell's targeted anosmia research involving adult olfactory stem cells, bioengineering, and genomics at www.monell.org/research/anosmia