Why We May Already Have a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease | Wade Self | TEDxMarquetteHighSchool

In this inspiring talk, Dr. Wade Self details the information we know about Alzheimer's Disease along with why drugs that have failed clinical trials might still work. Dr. Self also describes the significant advancements made in diagnostics and in measuring the state of the disease. Wade has dedicated the past 10 years to research focused on developing new treatments for
neurological diseases. Wade received his PhD in Neuroscience from Washington University in St. Louis
School of Medicine, where his research focused on improving clinical trial design for amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Wade is now a scientist at Abbvie Inc., where he helps develop new
treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease. As Wade walks into the laboratory each day, he thinks about the
incredible individuals who courageously endure suffering at the hands of neurological disorders. He
fights for them every day, and will continue to do so throughout his scientific career. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at

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