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Ep. 247: “Neurological Disorders” Featuring Dr. Thomas Durcan
Ep. 247: “Neurological Disorders” Featuring Dr. Thomas Durcan
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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Jul 25, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Dr. Thomas Durcan is an Associate Professor and Director of the Early Drug Discovery Unit at the Montreal Neurological Institute. He oversees a team of 40+ research staff and students, committed to applying patient-derived stem cells towards the development of phenotypic discovery assays and 3D neuronal organoid models for neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. He talks about modeling sporadic ALS in a dish, partnering with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and promoting open science.
Released:
Jul 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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