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The 11th Annual High School Conference Keynote Speech on

Neurodegenerative Diseases

by Dr. Anthony Antonellis, Ph.D.

Dr. Anthony Antonellis, Chair of the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan, oversees research focused on identifying genes responsible for inherited neurodegenerative diseases and obtaining a better understanding of peripheral nervous system development.

Explore our previous keynote speeches:

Dr. Lindsey Criswell

Dr. Jonathan Pevsner

Dr. Francis Collins

2023-24 Disease of Focus: Neurodegenerative Diseases

The figure above offers current information on neurodegenerative diseases in the United States.

 Anyone should be able to initiate medical research that matters to them.

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GIDAS (Pronounce Guide-Us; Genes In Diseases And Symptoms)

A network of school clubs fulfilling miRcore’s outreach component, which aims to connect the general public with scientists.

There are currently 26 organized high school GIDAS chapters.

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miRcore is a 501(c)(3) research organization with a vision of democratizing medical research so that anyone can initiate medical research that matters to them. We value science, compassion, and efficiency. We will keep working to bring about personalized medicine as common practice.

miRcore volunteer program for high school students is a year-long resarch and leadership program. miRcore student membership has various separate benefits.

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Once a year, we provide microgrants to innovative research on the year’s disease of focus. The winners will be voted on by 1) members and 2) donors.

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