How Vampires Stay Forever Young
Can our brains make new neurons even as we age? Is there anything we can do to increase neurogenesis in our brains? Learn about adult neurogenesis and the role it plays in memory formation. Various factors regulate neurogenesis, including molecules circulating in the blood. Could blood transfusions from young people be the future fountain of youth? We will examine the medical and ethical implications of these new findings. Image by Anna Engler, Wikimedia Commons
Hosted by College of Letters and Science
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Robin Ball teaches a wide variety of courses in the molecular and cell biology department, including human physiology, neurobiology lab, general biology lab, neurobiology of disease, stem cell biology, and a pedagogy course for new graduate student instructors. Ball won the Distinguished Teaching Award in 2022. She uncovers the cellular world for students by making even the most complex concepts approachable to learners. Ball creates an inclusive and engaging classroom environment. She believes everyone can succeed in the sciences and works to instill that mindset in all her students.