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Dr. Lawrence Elmer
Professor of Neurology
Medical Director of the Center for Neurological Health
Parkinson's Disease affects as many as one million people in the United States and
10 million worldwide as concerns of more cases rise with an aging population. The
University of Toledo Medical Center's new Parkinson's Center to open April 26 will
advance care for people with the disease.
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Charlene Gilbert
Professor and Chair of Women's and Gender Studies
As the Supreme Court continues consideration of same-sex marriage decisions, polls
are showing a shift of acceptance among the American people. Gilbert, who studies
the media, says that popular gay and lesbian characters in mainstream media is a demonstration
that people are more accepting of who people love. Watch her discuss the issue with
WTOL 11's Jerry Anderson on Leading Edge.
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Michael Cushing
Assistant Professor of Astronomy
Director of Ritter Planetarium
The Ritter Astrophysical Research Center, which houses both the Ritter Planetarium
and a one-meter telescope, is a unique venue because professors doing cutting-dege
astrophysics cross paths with grade-schoolers learning about the solar system. On
April 20, UT hosted its second annual Astronomy Day.
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