Dr. Clifford R. Jack Jr. of Mayo Clinic will discuss the transformation of Alzheimer's disease diagnostics—from early clinical-pathological criteria to modern biomarker-based frameworks. His talk will trace key advances in imaging, neuropathology, and clinical research that now guide detection, trial design, and the next era of Alzheimer's research.
Turkish-American guitarist Onur Alakavuklar brings his expressive blend of classical and jazz styles to FRIB in a solo concert. A performer and educator based in Detroit, Michigan, Alakavuklar earned his doctorate from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. His debut album, "Classical Jazz Guitar" was released in 2023.