DISCOVERY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SERIES - 5
Zhiqun Tan, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor at the University of California, Irvine
Topic
The Problem of protein misfolding in neurodegenerative disorders ─ challenges and opportunities for drug discovery
Speaker
Dr. Tan received his M.D. from Tongji Medical University, B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Ph.D. in Biological Chemistry from Wuhan University in China. He studied neuroscience at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1996. In 2002 he joined UCI faculty where he has been studying neuronal degeneration with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Huntington’s disease (HD) and retinopathies. His research is focused on using state-of-the-art imaging and molecular biology techniques to characterize pathological changes in the eye and their relevance for brain degeneration including neurovascular abnormalities. He is also investigating the potential benefits of natural compounds derived from known herbal medicines as potential therapies for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Tan has authored in over 50 research articles and has received several awards related to neurodegenerative disorders research. He also services for the editorial board of eight scientific journals, ad hoc reviewers for research manuscripts for over 40 different SCI journals, grant proposals for nine different international research foundations, and applications of product development for FDA regulatory compliance.
When
January 19 (Sat), 2019
7:15 – 7:30 pm Networking
7:30 – 8:30 pm Seminar
Where
Irvine Ranch Water District, 15500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618
Free Registration
Registration is free but required (max 70 registrants). Parking is free. Light food/snacks are provided.
WebEx link will be provided to registrants upon request only.
Questions
Email: Sabpa.ocla@gmail.com
