February 4 at 6:00 p.m.:

ReelAbilities: Boston Disabilities Film Festival

The 3rd ReelAbilities: Boston Disabilities Film Festival will explore the theme of journeys in a record-setting 17 films being screened from Jan. 30-Feb. 6 at seven venues in Massachusetts. 'Getting Up,' a documentary about renowned graffiti artist TemptOne, will be shown on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cambridge Public Library with a pre-screening reception and the movie at 6:30. TemptOne is paralyzed by ALS, but through the help of technology, tries to continue doing his colorful street art. A panel discussion will follow the movie with Sara Hendren of RISD; Caleb Neelon an artist and graffiti historian; Patrick O'Brien, an independent film maker; and Steve Saling an architect. The full schedule is at bjff.org.

Designed as a comprehensive course on the drug discovery process, from target validation through to clinical development, the annual Drug Discovery for Neurodegeneration conference provides participants with the fundamental knowledge and resources to translate their research into new drugs to treat and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Attendees from academia and industry will also learn from specific case studies examples and have an opportunity to engage in interactive discussions on securing partnerships. It focuses on Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, and Multiple Sclerosis.

Contact: Sara Classen, Manager of Scientific Conferences 212-901-8009 or sclassen@alzdiscovery.org

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