SFU Café Scientifique: The pathways from our DNA to our brain

From early development all the way to aging, DNA affects the structure and function of our brain. Mapping these pathways helps scientists understand how our brain works, and how to fight neurodegenerative diseases. This talk will explain how scientists discover these genetic pathways and will explore the impact of genetics in a variety of areas including infectious disease, cancer, COVID-19, and the aging brain. Focus will be placed on understanding and modelling the genetic process, past successes in genetics, and what the future holds.
Presented by Simon Fraser University Faculty of Science on April 25, 2023. Check out upcoming events here: www.sfu.ca/sci...