What’s The Link Between Epilepsy & Dementia? - Alice Lam, Lam Lab, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, US
Podcast:
Adult neurologist, scientist & PI Alice Lam explains to us her research into the bidirectional relationship between epilepsy and Alzheimer’s Disease. This is part 1 of 2.
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Alice intro
Bidirectional relationship between epilepsy & dementia/Alzheimer's Disease
Correlation or causation?
Alzheimer's Disease research and our limitations to date
Alice's research into early-stage Alzheimer's Disease & epilepsy
Epileptiform activity - explanation
Conclusion
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Alice Lam, MD Ph.D., is an adult neurologist, neuroscientist, and the Principal Investigator of the Lam Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School (HMS).
Alice’s clinical and translational research program explores the interface between epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognition.
They use a multimodal approach that leverages sophisticated techniques in clinical neurophysiology, machine learning, neuro-imaging, and neuropsychological testing.
Their research is informed by clinical experience and inspired by their patients.
They aim to improve the lives of people living with epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, or both.
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Lab: Lam Lab
LinkedIn: Alice
Publications: ResearchGate
Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital
ILAE: Alzheimer’s and epilepsy
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