Staying sharp in Washington, D.C.( WHAT: Brain health of aging African A...),Health

WHAT:
Brain health of aging African Americans and Hispanics will be the focus of a Staying Sharp session on October 6 at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC. Part of a highly recognized series, the program will explore ongoing research into the treatment of depression and stroke prevention in minority populations. Panelists will also discuss memory loss and present tips for successful aging.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 6, 2007
10:00AM 12:00PM
(Free and open to the public)

WHERE:
Lincoln Theatre
1215 U Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

WHO:
The program is sponsored by The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, in partnership with NRTA: AARPs Educator Community and the MetLife Foundation. Featured speakers will be:

• Stephanie Johnson, PhD, Moderator, American Psychological Association

• P. Murali Doraiswamy, MB, BS, Division Head, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center

• Christopher Edwards, PhD, Medical Director, Biofeedback Laboratory and Pediatric Neuropsychology Service, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University

• Patrick Griffith, MD, FAAN, Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology, Meharry Medical College

• Walter J. Koroshetz, MD, Deputy Director, NINDS, NIH

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