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SUMMARY:SPRC Seminar Presentation: Dr. Michael Sierks\, ASU-Tempe\, "Sleep disruption\, stress and risk of Alzheimer's disease"
DESCRIPTION:Location: SAC 147 or Zoom \nThe Sleep and Performance Research Center welcomes Dr. Michael Sierks\, Professor with Arizona State University\, Tempe\, to WSU Spokane on Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026.  He will be providing his seminar at 12:10pm\, “Sleep disruption\, stress and risk of Alzheimer’s disease“\, in SAC 147 and via Zoom. \nDr. Michael Sierks is a professor of chemical engineering in the School for Engineering of Matter\, Transport and Energy at Arizona State University. Sierks’ research interests include antibody-based therapeutics for treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzeimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases. Other areas of interest in the Sierks group include ligand/receptor interactions\, catalytic antibodies\, and enzyme mechanisms. \nTalk Abstract: Although Alzheimer’s disease\, AD\, is defined pathologically by amyloid plaques and tau tangles\, the generation of toxic variants of several neuronal proteins\, including amyloid beta\, tau\, and TDP-43\, is increasingly recognized as an early driver of disease progression. We have shown that several key variants of these proteins accumulate in neurons during the early stages of AD and represent promising blood-based biomarkers for early disease detection. We also found that these toxic variants are generated in wild-type mice following either acute stress\, induced by mild traumatic brain injury\, or chronic stress\, induced by sleep disruption. Distinct protein variants were associated with different behavioral outcomes\, with pronounced sex-dependent differences. Together\, these findings link acute and chronic stress to the generation of toxic protein variants implicated in the early pathogenesis of AD and support their potential utility as biomarkers of disease risk and progression. \nJoin Zoom Meeting from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS\, or Android\nMeeting ID: 870 3553 3591\nPasscode: 175951
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/sprc-seminar-presentation-dr-michael-sierks-asu-tempe-sleep-disruption-stress-and-risk-of-alzheimers-disease/
LOCATION:Kirk H. Schulz Academic Center\, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elson%20S.%20Floyd%20College%20of%20Medicine":MAILTO:medicine@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Monthly Spark60 Educational Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:Location: HUB (SAC 105) \nWatch live educational events in the HUB (SAC 105) hosted by Spark60. In his best-selling book\, For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy\, What We Do\, and Who We Want to Be\, award-winning marketer and University of Michigan professor Marcus Collins offers a street-tested\, academically grounded framework for understanding the invisible forces that shape what we buy\, what we do\, and who we want to be. Drawing on a century’s worth of data and hard-won experience – from spearheading digital strategy for Beyoncé to launching the Brooklyn Nets to driving iconic campaigns for Apple\, Nike\, McDonald’s\, and Google – Collins reveals the cheat codes that the world’s most influential brands use to spark collective action. What emerges is a genuinely different way of thinking about influence\, one that works whether you’re running a campaign\, leading a team\, or trying to build something that lasts.
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/monthly-spark60-educational-virtual-series-october-2026/
LOCATION:Kirk H. Schulz Academic Center\, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inaugural ESFCOM Staff Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: SAC 501 or Zoom \nJoin us for the inaugural Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Staff Council Committee meeting! \nThe Staff Council was created to foster an inclusive space where staff are heard\, valued\, celebrated and empowered to influence positive change within the organization.  \nTogether\, we’ll explore questions such as:  \n\nWhat’s working well for staff at the College of Medicine\, and what should we protect or build on? \n\n\nWhat challenges are staff navigating right now\, and where can we make things better? \n\n\nWhat would help you feel supported\, valued\, and able to grow — both personally and professionally?\n\nOur first meeting will be an opportunity to get to know the Staff Council\, hear perspectives from guest leadership\, Dean James M. Record\, MD\, JD\, FACP and Craig Fischer\, Senior Director of Organizational Leadership and Development\, and learn more about the vision and purpose behind the Council. \nMost importantly\, we want to hear from you. Staff are encouraged to ask questions\, share their thoughts\, and join the conversation throughout this 45-minute interactive discussion. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/inaugural-esfcom-staff-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Kirk H. Schulz Academic Center\, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
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