October 21, 2019
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CDT

Session Description
Recent studies have revealed that the brain’s immune response is implicated in conditions ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to autism spectrum disorder. Microglia, the immune cells in the brain, are involved in regulating inflammation in the brain and may be the key to understanding its role in neurological disorders. Researchers will discuss insights into how microglia function in both healthy and diseased states, how they affect behavior, synaptic regulation, and memory and learning.