Charlie Rose Science Series Episode #12 - From the Potential of the Mind to Diseases of the Brain

Charlie Rose Science Series Episode #12 - From the Potential of the Mind to Diseases of the Brain

"Aging of the Brain" - Roundtable discussion on brain diseases throughout the life cycle

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: From infancy to old age, the human brain is susceptible to a variety
of diseases. Autism, depression, Alzheimer's, and other brain
disorders affect the lives of millions of people directly and
indirectly. On the next episode of the Charlie Rose Science Series,
Charlie Rose is joined by co-host Sir Paul Nurse and renowned
neurologists and psychiatrists to discuss brain research, possible
causes of brain disease, and new technologies and therapies that may
help people struggling with these problems.

WHO: Guests will include:
-- Eric Kandel, MD, 2000 Nobel Laureate and Professor of Physiology
and Psychiatry, Columbia University College of Physicians and
Surgeons
-- Donald L. Price, MD, Professor of Pathology, Neurology, and
Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
-- Catherine Lord, PhD, Director, University of Michigan Autism and
Communication Disorders Center
-- Helen Mayberg, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Emory
University School of Medicine

WHEN: Begins Airing on December 20, 2007 on PBS stations. Check your
local PBS listings for show times.

DESCRIPTION:

The Charlie Rose Science Series, sponsored by Pfizer Inc, is an exploration of modern advances in scientific research, their contribution to our understanding of the world around us, and how science breakthroughs can be applied to improving human health. Charlie Rose is joined in this effort by his co-host, Sir Paul Nurse, PhD, Nobel Laureate and President of Rockefeller University.

As a world leader in research and development, Pfizer is committed to increasing public understanding of science and science education. For more information about The Charlie Rose Science Series or to watch clips from past episodes, please visit http://www.charlierose.com/.

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Source: Charlie Rose

CONTACT: Rexy Legaspi, +1-646-213-7245, for Charlie Rose

Web site:

http://www.charlierose.com/

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