Music and Mind LIVE with Renée Fleming, Ep. 16: "Music, Memory, and Alzheimer's"

Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect 50 million people around the world, and so many people have a family member or friend affected by this condition. This week on Music and Mind LIVE with Renée Fleming, join us as we explore the use of music in treatment for Alzheimer's - and the hope of what the future holds. Tune in LIVE on Tues. 9/29 at 5PM ET / 2PM PT.

Dr. Coryse St. Hillaire-Clarke (NIH/National Institute on Aging) discusses the current state of research with music and Alzheimer's Disease. In a continuation of last week's episode, Dr. Li-Huei Tsai (MIT/Picower Institute for Learning and Memory) showcases her groundbreaking research on Gamma wave treatments for Alzheimer’s. Dr. Concetta Tomaino (Institute for Music and Neurologic Function), discusses clinical applications of music and neurologic rehabilitation - and her work with world-famous author and neurologist, the late Dr. Oliver Sacks. And we’ll also welcome a dedicated advocate for Alzheimer’s research, singer-songwriter Chris Mann.

Music and Mind LIVE with Renée Fleming, #16 (Season 2, Episode 4): "Music, Memory, and Alzheimer's"
Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 – 5PM ET / 2PM PT

SPECIAL GUESTS:
Dr. Coryse St. Hillaire-Clarke (NIH/National Institute on Aging)
Dr. Li-Huei Tsai, PhD (MIT/Picower Institute for Learning and Memory)
Dr. Concetta Tomaino, DA, MT-BC (Institute for Music and Neurologic Function)
Chris Mann (singer-songwriter)

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Music and Mind LIVE is a weekly, online series with Renée Fleming, in conversation with scientists and practitioners exploring the powerful impact of music and arts on human health and the brain. Live episodes air TUESDAYS at 5 PM EDT / 2 PM PDT. Episodes are free to watch, with no registration required. Season 2 begins Tuesday, September 8th.
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