John C. Morris, MD, the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Washington University School of Medicine, will deliver the 2012 Friedman lecture at 3 p.m. April 30 in Graham Chapel. His lecture is titled “The Aging Mind: Realities and Myths.”
A reception will follow at 5 p.m. at the Danforth University Center.
Morris, internationally known for his work on cognitive impairment, was the founding director of the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging. Nancy Morrow-Howell, PhD, was recently named director of the Friedman Center for Aging, which is now a part of Washington University’s Institute for Public Health.
In addition, the Alene and Meyer Kopolow Award and the Dorismae and Harvey A. Friedman Award will be presented on behalf of the Friedman Center for Aging and the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation.
The event is free and open to the public. To register, go to http://bit.ly/Apr30FCA.