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UAMS Geriatric Science Team Developing Drug Based on Alzheimer's Risk Reduction Research

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich

Published July 12, 2021 at 12:02 PM CDT

UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging

A team of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences lead by Distinguished Geriatrics Professor Sue Griffin are developing a drug, based on their published original DNA research, to reduce Alzheimer’s Disease risk.

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.

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