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George Perry

b. 1953

American neuroscientist (born 1953)

Neuroscientist Musician
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About George Perry

Born 1953. George Perry is an American neuroscientist and musician, known for Alzheimer's disease.

George Perry (born April 12, 1953) is an American neuroscientist known for research on oxidative stress in Alzheimer's disease and for proposing the amyloid-Ξ² protective hypothesis, an alternative to the amyloid cascade theory of the disease.

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Important facts

Born
12 April 1953, Lompoc
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Neuroscientist, musician
Nationality
United States
Known for
Alzheimer's disease
Education
Allan Hancock College, Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Employers
University of Texas at San Antonio, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Awards
Fellow of the Linnean Society of London; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; Denham Harman Research Award; ISI highly cited researcher; Journal of Alzheimer's Disease; Linnean Society of London; Mexican Academy of Sciences; Microscopy Society of America; Royal College of Pathologists; Royal Society of Chemistry; Royal Society of Medicine; Sciences Academy of Lisbon

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Frequently asked questions

Who is George Perry?

American neuroscientist (born 1953)

When was George Perry born?

George Perry was born on 12 April 1953 in Lompoc.

What is George Perry's occupation?

George Perry is a neuroscientist and musician.

What is George Perry known for?

George Perry is known for Alzheimer's disease.

What nationality is George Perry?

George Perry is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: George Perry

Β· Wikidata: Q5543353

Β· DBpedia: George Perry (neuroscientist)

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