Ganesh Babulal, MSCI, OTD, PhD
Washington University School of Medicine
Accelerating Screening of Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease: The DRIVES Project
BrightFocus 50th Anniversary Gala
Bold Research for a Better Tomorrow
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
National Museum of the American Indian
Washington, D.C.
Join Us for an Evening of BrightFocus
This extraordinary gathering will spotlight exemplary scientists and advocates who are driving the most exciting research forward to end Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Time: 6:30 – 10:00 pm
Location: National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C.
Add to Calendar 6/14/2023 6:00 PM 6/14/2023 10:00 PM America/New_York An Evening of BrightFocus: 50th Anniversary Gala This extraordinary gathering will spotlight exemplary scientists and advocates who are driving the most exciting research forward to end Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C.
Honorees
We will be honoring excellence in research science and advocacy with the presentation of three awards:
BrightFocus Scientific Impact Award
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Special Musical Guest
Multi-platinum songwriter and artist
Chris Janson
Chris Janson, proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and multi-platinum songwriter and artist, is part of country’s new breed. His hits include the self-penned No. 1s “Fix A Drink,” “Good Vibes,” and the triple-platinum “Buy Me A Boat,” as well as the more thoughtful truths of “Done” and “Things You Can’t Live Without.” “Boat” was named to the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s prestigious “Songs I Wish I’d Written” list, which is why artists like Tim McGraw, Justin Moore, Cody Johnson, and the iconic Hank Williams Jr. reach for Janson’s songs for their own projects. Rolling Stone proclaimed him “a live legacy in the making,” and Janson is a frequent presence at the nation’s biggest festivals and tours.
Presenting Cocktail Scientists
Oleg Butovsky, PhD
Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Opposite Effects of APOE4 in Alzheimer’s Disease and Glaucoma
Thomas V. Johnson III, MD, PhD
Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University
Regenerative Medicine Approaches to Vision Restoration for Glaucoma and Other Optic Neuropathies
Daisy Shu, PhD
The Schepens Eye Research Institute, Inc.
Deciphering the Interplay Between Inflammation and Metabolism in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities for BrightFocus Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
For questions, contact Amanda Russell at arussell@brightfocus.org or (301) 556-9368.