Coming Up Next... "Alzheimer's Disease: a 2010 perspective” Edward Koo, M.D. Thursday, February 11, 2010 La Jolla Country Club 7301 High Avenue, La Jolla Dr. Edward Koo serves as a Professor of Neurosciences at UCSD. Dr. Koo’s primary research focus is the cellular and molecular biology of Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration. Dr. Koo’s high-impact productivity is clearly evident in a solid record of high-quality publications in top-tier journals such as Nature Medicine and Journal of Neuroscience, and in substantial federal funding. In addition, Dr. Koo teaches in a variety of settings, conducts clinical studies, and serves on department and university committees. He is Director and Principal Investigator of the training grant program in Neuroplasticity of Aging, which funds six predoctoral and six postdoctoral positions. Additionally, he co-chairs the review committee for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at the American Health Assistance Foundation. Recognition of his work has been solidly established at the national level and he enjoys a rapidly growing reputation in the international community. Join us on February 11, 2010 at the La Jolla Country Club to hear this lecture. The cost for the program and luncheon is $50 for Howell Circle members, and $55 for prospective members and guests. Look for your invitation in the mail or call the foundation office at (858) 454-7797 to make your reservation. Would you like to sponsor a student's luncheon for $50.00? Let the foundation office know when you make your reservation. Seating is limited. All reservations must be pre-paid. We cannot accomodate walk-ins.

2010 Health Lecture Series: February 11, 2010 Edward Koo, M.D. "Alzheimer's Disease: a 2010 perspective" April 29, 2010 David Harari, M.D. "Advances in Gynecologic Technologies; A Minimally Invasive Approach to Women" August 5, 2010 Evan Snyder, M.D. "Stem Cell Biology -- A Key to Regenerative Medicine" October 2010 To be determined