Eva Vertes
Neuroscience researcher and physician | Pioneered Alzheimer's research as a teenager
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Eva Vertes stunned the scientific community at 17 with breakthrough research on brain cell preservation in fruit flies, pointing toward potential Alzheimer's interventions. A Princeton graduate now practicing as a pathology physician at the University of Calgary, she has continued pushing boundaries at the intersection of medicine and research. Eva speaks on scientific discovery, the mindset of breakthrough innovation, and pursuing unconventional paths in science and medicine.
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