News May 8, 2009   Alzheimer's trials make a dent, offer hope "This is a rapidly expanding, daunting problem. We have the Baby Boomers, who are reaching the highest age of risk for this disease and, at the same time, a health care system that is not prepared at all to deal with it," said Dr. Lennart Mucke, director of the UCSF-affiliated Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease ( GIND ). October 16, 2008   Gladstone Scientists Identify Role of Fatty Acids in Alzheimer's Disease Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease ( GIND ) and the University of California have found that complete or partial removal of an enzyme that regulates fatty acid levels improves cognitive deficits in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. October, 2008   Living with the Threat of Huntington’s Disease A personal report by NBC News correspondent Charles Sabine more Academics Close GIND provides a highly interactive academic environment and state-of-the-art research facilities that are ideal for training in neuroscience and biomedical research. GIND Investigators hold university appointments at UCSF and participate in educational activities, including the teaching and training of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. more Community Close GIND is committed to the community by actively engaging in efforts to translate basic research into education, prevention, and treatment programs. We participate in fund-raising efforts of charitable organizations and organize events to educate the public on neurodegenerative disorders and neuroscience research. more

Research Areas of Investigation Scientific Contributions Publications Faculty Director's Greeting Investigators Honors and Awards Open Faculty Position Upcoming Events Postdoctoral Candidate Seminar Time: Thursday, June 18th, 2009, 9:00am - 10:00am, Place: Mission Bay, Gladstone Bldg., Conference Room C&D, Speaker: Phoebe Zhang, PhD Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School Top GIND Seminar Series GIND RIPS Talk Neuroseminars at Gladstone and UCSF