The mitochondria, membrane cell organelles that oversee the energy in the cells, store Triphosphate Adenosine (ATP) which allows the cell to perform metabolic functions. When there is a dysfunction at the mitochondrial level, the limbic system, which in charge of our mood and behavioral responses, may be affected and possibly manifests in an individual as anxiety disorder, dementia, autism, depression,  bipolar disorder among other issues. In this session, we will concentrate on the MD, it’s impact on the limbic system, the correlation with dementia and possible ways to reduce mitochondrial dysfunction.

Shajaira Payne is finishing her doctoral thesis at University of Istmo in education with an emphasis on research. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Panama, with experience as a registered nurse in both the Children's Hospital in Panama and La Palma Hospital in the isolated Darien region. Clinical Supervision for Nursing at a large multispecialty hospital called 24 Diciembre; Head of Regional Health Services Provision in Darien; Head of Nursing at the Sambu Health Center in Darien.  Commenced working as a nurse at the US Embassy in Panama in 2014 and is based in the health facility.