Psychology Professor Discusses New Book and Neurological Research
Penn Libraries hosted an event featuring Psychology professor Nicole Rust, who discussed her new book, "Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn’t Solved Brain Disorders—and How We Can Change That".
Rust's book, published in June 2025, focuses on the approaches scientists have taken to research brain conditions over time and proposes a new method for researchers to change their processes and discover cures.
There are so many remarkable components to that story, but I think it also captures where we are today with these classes of conditions we’re having a hard time figuring out and treating
Rust's talk began with the story of Carol Jennings, who faced Alzheimer’s disease and changed the course of research by hypothesizing her family's genetic tie to the condition.
- The book analyzes the story of Carol Jennings and her impact on Alzheimer's research.
- Rust proposes a new method for researchers to discover cures to brain conditions.
Author's summary: Professor Nicole Rust discusses her new book on brain conditions research.
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