Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's is a monthly virtual discussion series with world-class expert research scientists to keep you informed about the latest breakthroughs and findings in the field—from treatments and genetics to risk reduction, supplements, and more.
Each session will include a live Q&A where you can ask your questions directly of the experts. All sessions will be recorded and available to watch on demand.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
1:00 pm EST (please adjust for your time zone)
Featuring
Paul Aisen, MD
Epstein Alzheimer's Disease Director's Chair, Founding Director, Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute, Professor of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of USC
If you learn about your specific genetic makeup early enough – before symptoms of memory loss begin – could you benefit from this knowledge? Join us as we explore the importance of understanding your genetic risk for Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Are you between 18-95 years old and interested in brain health? Learn from leading scientists about two research opportunities that do NOT involve taking medications: the Emory Healthy Aging Study and the NeuroQuest Study.
Are AI programs the next frontier in forecasting, understanding, and managing Alzheimer’s? Dr. Timothy Hohman gives us the scoop on all things AI and dementia.
Distinguished Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Gil Rabinovici explains how early-onset Alzheimer’s is recognized, diagnosed, and treated and what separates it from the most common form of the disease.
An international brain health expert helps to decipher the best evidence-based lifestyle strategies for protecting your brain as you age.
Listen to world-renowned Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Marwan Sabbagh as he guides us through the complex stages and progression of Alzheimer’s and helps us understand the resources available at each stage.
In 2023, there were 184 trials assessing 143 drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Mild Cognitive Impairment, with more than 60,000 participants required to populate those registered trials at 5684 sites. What is happening in 2024? Find out with Dr. Jeffrey Cummings for the insider’s overview.
Three new drugs for Alzheimer’s disease have been approved, and pharmaceutical companies are currently testing 141 Alzheimer’s drugs in 178 clinical trials. World-renowned expert Dr. Reisa Sperling discusses what might be coming through the treatment pipeline for dementias within the next three years.
There is no wonder drug or miracle cure for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, but research studies show that lifestyle choices can cut down your risk. Join Dr. Richard S. Isaacson as he shares insights on how preventative lifestyle changes and individualized care can meaningfully reduce your dementia risk and benefit your overall health.
From written evaluations to blood tests, retinal and brain scans, AI-based wearable technologies, and everything in between, Dr. Randall J. Bateman takes a deep dive into the latest and greatest methods that can lead to earlier detection of dementias.
Join Dr. Cynthia Lemere, Scientist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, and host Nancy Lynn of BrightFocus Foundation for a discussion on the rapidly evolving—and complex—landscape of available treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and ask the experts what this means for you or a family member.
This program is supported in part by educational funding provided by:
BrightFocus Foundation is dedicated to reaching millions of people worldwide through its public outreach and education efforts around brain and eye health.
