Jean SwidlerBeing married often means watching films that you both agree on.A short rumination on trauma and risk. Jan 31Jan 31
Jean SwidlerWhat did my Neurons ever do to you?There is much hand-wringing in Neuroscience land. We now know so much more about devastating heretofore mysterious neurodegenerative…Jul 14, 2022Jul 14, 2022
Jean SwidlerHIV/AIDS and ALSThe comparison and contrasting of the history of HIV/AIDS and ALS is a common topic for discussion in the ALS community. It’s easy to see…May 7, 2022May 7, 2022
Jean SwidlerThe Brain is a Sensitive InstrumentYou may know my matrilineal heritage is marked by C9orf72, which extends to me. My father though also had a devastating brain injury . When…Jan 7, 2022Jan 7, 2022
Jean SwidlerPreventing Disability is the GoalBefore exploring preventing disability in als genetic carriers let’s address the elephant in the room- is there anything to be done to…Dec 19, 2021Dec 19, 2021
Jean SwidlerA Slowly Unfolding CatastropheMy mother Kathy Cronin knew something was wrong. She presumed she had arthritis in her knees due to the pounding her legs took traversing…Dec 18, 2021Dec 18, 2021