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Melanie Smith, PhD in biophysics, MD Candidate, University of California, San Francisco; Scientific Advisor, Open Philanthropy Project

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    Published: February 17, 2015

    The Open Philanthropy Project spoke with Melanie Smith as part of its investigation into Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Conversation topics included the risk factors, genetics, and possible mechanisms of AD, the diagnosis and treatment of AD, and remaining gaps in understanding.

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