Dr. Sandra Banack, Senior Scientist at Brain Chemistry Labs in Jackson Hole, WY, is a renowned researcher with a Ph.D. in Integrative Biology from UC Berkeley. Formerly a full professor at California State University, she now leads a global consortium of 50+ scientists focused on neurodegenerative diseases. Her groundbreaking work links environmental neurotoxin BMAA to diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS. Dr. Banack's research extends to biomarkers, exosomes, and diagnostic tools, revolutionizing our understanding of brain health.
Dr. Paul Alan Cox, an esteemed ethnobotanist, delves into the ecology of island plants and their significance to indigenous communities. With over 180 scientific papers, he's recognized as one of TIME's "Heroes of Medicine." Formerly a director at the National Tropical Botanical Garden, he currently heads the Institute for Ethnomedicine. Dr. Cox's conservation efforts in Samoa earned him the Goldman Environmental Prize, showcasing his commitment to preserving indigenous cultures and ecosystems.
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