This month, Missouri Cures lost a great supporter, a dedicated volunteer, and a friend. When I first met Arlene Rosengarten, she was interested in learning more about the work Missouri Cures does to promote and protect medical research. She excitedly became a Key Volunteer in 2018, and soon after began attending our symposia, WISER Events, and volunteering to help at our community outreach events. Arlene was always ready to lend a hand when needed, and even after her ALS diagnosis, continued to be a supporter of our work at Missouri Cures. Arlene’s death is a solemn reminder of how vital our work at Missouri Cures is. We protect research in Missouri so that our researchers have the tools they need to find therapies and cures for ALS, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cancer, heart disease, and many other illnesses and conditions that affect the people we love. We are diminished by the loss of our friend and a great advocate for Missouri Cures, but we will continue our work in her stead.

Kindest regards,

Ellie Hayes

Executive Director

ehayes@missouricures.org

From Analog to Digital

Saint Louis University:

Research: Low Testosterone Levels in Men Linked to COVID-Related Hospitalizations

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WUSTL

Nasal COVID-19 Vaccine Approved in India Based on Washington University Technology

• Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Agency Funds Clinical Trial for a Functional Cure for HIV - CIRM
• Stem Cell-Based Therapy to Produce GDNF Found Safe in Human Trial - ALS News Today
• Can We Stop the Heart From Aging? This Landmark Genetic Study Is a Start - Singularity Hub
• Mild Electric Shocks to the Brain May Protect Older People from Memory Loss - The Guardian

September’s featured WISER Woman is Dr. Carissa Philippi, Associate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience at University of Missouri St. Louis. Her research aims to understand the brain circuits underlying self-related processes, in both the healthy and dysfunctional brain (e.g., psychiatric illness). Self-related processing is essential for normal social and emotional functioning. In addition to her fascinating research, Dr. Philippi also volunteers her time as an officer with the Graduate Women in Science: STL Chapter. Learn more about her work here.

Dr. Andrew Kiselica is an Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions and Director of the Clinical Evaluation and Research in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ClEaR-ADRD) Lab. Dr. Kiselica's research focuses on developing ways to detect symptoms of Alzheimer's disease as early as possible and testing assistive technologies that can be used in managing these symptoms –including utilizing smart phone reminders. Dr. Kiselica’s lab is also involved in collaborations to better understand the relationship between stress and cognitive aging. Find out more here.

October 1: JDRF One Walk, Kansas City Metro

October 2: The OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer Foundation Walk/Run – Kansas City 

October 2: 4th Annual Rockin' Against Multiple Sclerosis Columbia Golf Tournament - Columbia

October 8: 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Columbia

October 15: St Louis WALK to End Hydrocephalus - St. Louis

October 22: Making Strides against Breast Cancer - Springfield

October 23: 2022 St. Louis, Walk to End Colon Cancer

November 5: Gateway Hemophilia Association Trivia Night - St. Louis

November 19: Run for ALD, Cure the Boys! - Chesterfield

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Missouri Cures would like to take a moment to thank all of our volunteers who signed up to help at the Greentree Festival last week and at the Tower Grove Pride Fest this weekend. We are so grateful for your continued support and commitment to our mission. If you would like to become a Key Volunteer and help Missouri Cures promote and protect medical research in Missouri please click here or reach out to me directly at ehayes@missouricures.org.

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