
The estrogen frontier in neurodegenerative disease research
During that time, science’s understanding of the hormone and its role in preventing neurodegeneration has changed dramatically. Journalist Bill Hinchberger met up with Professor Adriana Maggi at her Italian retreat for an exclusive interview about her groundbreaking work.


We found that estrogen works in several brain areas.
Professor emeritus Adriana Maggi, PhD, University of Milan, Italy

With regard to neurodegeneration, when I started, we knew virtually nothing.
Professor emeritus Adriana Maggi, PhD, University of Milan, Italy

We discovered that estrogens are anti-inflammatory agents.
Professor emeritus Adriana Maggi, PhD, University of Milan, Italy

The disorder starts 20 years before you see the symptomology.
Professor emeritus Adriana Maggi, PhD, University of Milan, Italy
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