Dr. Tom LaRocca talks healthspan research, skiing, and healthy aging

Health and Human Science Matters

English - November 04, 2022 15:32 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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Dr. Tom LaRocca, assistant professor in CSU's Department of Health and Exercise Science and director of the Healthspan Biology Lab at CSU, sits down with co-hosts Matt and Avery to discuss his journey from teaching high school chemistry to becoming a healthspan researcher. Dr. LaRocca addresses neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Alzheimer’s through his research.

To learn more about Dr. LaRocca, visit his bio page!