Wednesday, June 26, 2024
City Winery, Nashville
Hosted by CMT's Cody Alan, this extraordinary gathering will spotlight exemplary scientists driving the most exciting research forward to end Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: City Winery, Nashville
609 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203
Attire: Dressy Western
All tickets include open bar cocktail hour, seated three-course dinner, concert featuring special guest artists, and a silent auction.
Cody Alan is the host and executive producer of CMT After MidNite, CMT Radio Live and CMT All Access. A respected veteran personality, producer and programmer in the broadcast industry, Cody's shows originate from Nashville and are broadcast on stations across America. Cody's shows feature the biggest names in country music and entertainment, and his wit, energy and charm shine with big star guests and live interaction with listeners. He brings fans unprecedented access to all things current in country music and entertainment in an environment that's genuine, unpredictable and fun. Dierks Bentley says, "Cody's show always feels fresh and current. Cody cares about country music's past and future, and has always worked to make his shows exciting, interesting and personal."
Using Brain Connectivity to Understand Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia Patients
Dr. Ryan Darby's research interests involve using neurologic methods to investigate the anatomy, psychology, and philosophy involved in disorders of the brain. In addition to being the lab's Principal Investigator, he runs the Vanderbilt Frontotemporal Dementia Clinic.
Nanoscale Engineering for Gene-silencing in Age-related Macular Degeneration
Dr. Uddin received his Ph.D. degree in applied material sciences from Kochi University, Japan. He is currently a tenure track primary faculty (academic) in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Neurons, Glia, and Blood Vessels: Understanding the Connection in Glaucoma
Dr. Lauren Wareham received her PhD from the University of Sheffield, UK in Biochemistry and Microbiology. She completed her first postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Ophthalmology, followed by a second postdoctoral fellowship in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville. During this time, she was awarded the Shaffer award for “Innovative Glaucoma Research” from the Glaucoma Research Foundation.
For questions, contact Amanda Russell at arussell@brightfocus.org or (301) 556-9368.
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