There are different types of genetic influences on people's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Douglas Galasko, MD, of the UCSD Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss these genes, how they are being studied, and what being a carrier of Alzheimer's associated genes means. Learn more about penetrance and expressivity, genome-wide association studies, and more. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33725]

Elliott H. Sherr, MD, PhD. Institute of Human Genetics, UCSF. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32207]

Joseph Sullivan, MD. Director, UCSF Pediatric Epilepsy Center.

Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32206]

Tracy L. Trotter, MD, FAAP. Pediatrics, UCSF Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32205]

Bennett L. Leventhal, MD. Department of Psychiatry, UCSF. Clinical Director, STAR Center for ASD and NDD. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32208]

How do you model a disease process that stretches out over 20 years in a way that helps you intervene in that process? In the inaugural Shiley Endowed Lecture, Bradley Hyman, MD, PhD shares his research on the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 33992]

How do you model a disease process that stretches out over 20 years in a way that helps you intervene in that process? In the inaugural Shiley Endowed Lecture, Bradley Hyman, MD, PhD shares his research on the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 33992]

Steven A. Goldman, MD, PhD discusses cell genesis and neural regeneration in the adult brain, with a focus on the use of neural stem and progenitor cells in treating demyelinating and neurodegenerative diseases. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33428]

UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel briefly describes both Multiple Sclerosis and its symptoms. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33481]

Jennifer A. Dresen, MSW, MPH. Chief of Health and Housing Services, The Arc San Francisco Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33522]