Hope Happens for Neurological Disorders

09/17/2026

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09/08/2026

Introducing Dr. Suzanne Schindler!

Dr. Schindler leads the Adult Children Study–Project 2, which focuses on developing and testing new biomarkers—measurable signs in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that can help identify Alzheimer disease.

She also received a major research grant, in collaboration with Dr. Randall Bateman, to develop and validate new CSF and blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer disease.

A major goal of these projects is to develop reliable blood tests that can detect changes in the brain related to Alzheimer disease and help measure the disease and its symptoms.

The future of Alzheimer research may be closer than we think.

Join Dr. Suzanne Schindler and researchers from the Hope Center, on September 10th, 2026 @ Vue17, discover how new blood tests and biomarkers are changing the way researchers detect and understand Alzheimer disease.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the discoveries happening today—and what they could mean for tomorrow.

09/01/2026

Gregory F. Wu, MD, PhD

The Wu Lab

Our immune system is designed to protect us from illness. But sometimes, it can mistakenly attack our own body. In diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), immune cells can attack the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that help us see.

Our research focuses on two important types of immune cells called B cells and dendritic cells. We want to understand how these cells communicate with other immune cells and how they may help start and keep an autoimmune attack going.

To do this, we have developed a new research system that allows us to turn specific immune functions on or off in particular cells. This gives us a clearer picture of what each type of cell is doing.

By understanding these processes, we hope to uncover new information about multiple sclerosis and, ultimately, help guide the development of better treatments for people living with MS.

To learn more about The Wu Lab join us on September 10th, 2026 at Vue 17. For more information click the link below and register for this FREE event.

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08/24/2026

Featured in publications such as Newsweek, Scientific American, New York Times, and Los Angeles Times. Dr. Erik Musiek is studying the connection between the circadian rhythms, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Dr. Musiek emphasizes that "disruptive sleep patterns generate biological and phycological stresses that accelerate the progression of the disease. Breaking this feedback loop requires identifying its origins."

Discover more about how circadian clocks influence neurodegeneration by joining us September 10th, 2026, @ Vue 17

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08/05/2026

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of science through art. A collaboration with Artist Michael Eastman and Researchers from the Hope Center.
Join us on September 10th, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:30, with doors opening at 5:30pm @ Vue 17 Event Center & Production. 1034 S. Brentwood Blvd. 17th floor, St. Louis MO 63117
Heavy Appetizers and Drinks provided.

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05/07/2026

04/09/2026

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Live bidding only. Proceeds support neurological research at the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders.
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