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Coming up: ResearcHERS at TSRI

Meet the women scientists of TSRI at this interactive lecture! Learn about advances in medical research and stay for a reception!

When: March 9, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Where: The Auditorium at The Scripps Research Institute, 10620 John J Hopkins Dr, San Diego, CA 92121

Tickets: FREE. RSVP before March 1 to Chelsea Luedeke at (858) 784-7083 or cluedeke@scripps.edu

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Can Researching the Senses Cure Diseases?

What do your left and right hands, the smell of caraway seeds and spearmint leaves, and Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass have to do with the search for new drugs to cure diseases like Alzheimer’s, autoimmune disorders, and addiction? Find out at this interactive seminar that will explore these fascinating connections revealed in the groundbreaking research conducted by The Scripps Research Institute Professor Donna Blackmond. With a background in both the pharmaceutical industry and academia, Dr. Blackmond has been recognized internationally for her research.

Be a part of the conversation. Join us for a gathering among scientists, friends, and supporters. Get caught up on current health related trends, learn about the most cutting edge advances in medical research, and stay for a reception among peers.

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RSVP before March 1 to Chelsea Luedeke at (858) 784-7083 or cluedeke@scripps.edu

See more info at: http://www.scripps.edu/california/philanthropy/events.html

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