PCOM Perspectives—Alzheimer’s and Pathogens

This episode features a discussion with Brian Balin, PhD, professor of neuroscience and neuropathology, chair of biomedical sciences, and director of the Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging, whose work focuses on discovering and targeting pathogens that may trigger the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Our conversation touched on the state of current Alzheimer’s research, and how his hypothesis differs from others that—until now—have been more popular; how his area of research is growing; how PCOM students are learning about neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s; and how the growing aging population can affect the U.S. healthcare system.