Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Webinars

Join the Alzheimer’s Association and ISTAART for a series of webinars that share the latest advances in Alzheimer's and dementia research, as well as strategies for career development.

More information on the types of webinars offered can be found here

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ISTAART Guide to AAIC: Perspectives and Featured Research Sessions

November 29, 2022
Join us for a step-by-step guide, an overview of logistics, and expert insight from Tharick Pascoal.
ISTAART Guide to AAIC
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Latin America and the Caribbean Consortium on Dementia: LAC Current and Future Dementia Perspectives

November 23, 2022
The Latin America and the Caribbean Consortium on Dementia (LAC-CD) is a regional organization overseeing and promoting clinical and research activities on dementia. More information is available at lac-cd.org
Language - Español
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Design and Data Analytics & Reserve, Resilience and Protective Factors PIAs: Using longitudinal measures to capture key complementary dimensions of cognitive resilience

November 18, 2022
Dr. Maude Wagner, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, presents complementary longitudinal measures of cognitive resilience and discuss their use to identify key risk and protective factors.
PIA - Reserve,Resilience and Protective Factors PIA - Design and Data Analytics
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Treatment of sleep disturbance for dementia prevention: key considerations for trial design targeting insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea

November 17, 2022
This webinar focuses on two common sleep disorders that are increasingly linked to dementia: insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. Key methodological considerations for trial design are presented followed by panel discussion.
PIA - Sleep and Circadian Rhythms PIA - Clinical Trials Advancement and Methods
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Biofluid Based Biomarkers in Neuropsychiatric Syndromes - The Early Career Researcher Webinar

The purpose of this webinar is to enhance knowledge on the potential use of biofluid biomarkers to assess neuropsychiatric diagnoses and drug response in dementia with Lewy bodies as well as in preclinical and prodromal Alzheimer's disease.
PIA - Biofluid Based Biomarkers CME PIA - Neuropsychiatric Syndromes
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Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA: What causes white matter hyperintensities on T2-weighted MRI?

November 8, 2022
This webinar goes back to basics with a description of why hyperintensities are seen on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, including FLAIR. Then, the pathological drivers of this common imaging finding are explored.
PIA - Vascular Cognitive Disorders
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Design and Data Analytics & Reserve, Resilience and Protective Factors PIAs: Cognitive and brain reserve in models of longitudinal memory change

November 4, 2022
Dr. Jet Vonk, Assistant Professor at UCSF, discusses the relationships of cognitive reserve and brain reserve with longitudinal cognitive and brain outcomes, including the use of different proxies and comparisons between mid-life and late-life.
PIA - Reserve,Resilience and Protective Factors PIA - Design and Data Analytics
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Clinical Trials Advancement and Methods & Sex and Gender Differences in Alzheimer's Disease PIAs: Sex and gender differences in clinical trial design and methodology

November 3, 2022
Our aim is to discuss different methodologies for the design and analysis of sex and gender differences in clinical trials for AD and related dementias. A panel discussion with three panelists will cover several topics.
PIA - Sex and Gender Differences in AD PIA - Clinical Trials Advancement and Methods
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Nutrition, Metabolism and Dementia PIA: Correcting nutritional deficiencies to support brain health and cognition

November 2, 2022
Large cohort and intervention studies have led to contradictory data on use of supplements to protect against cognitive change. This webinar addresses if instead correcting deficiencies may support healthy brain function in Alzheimer’s disease.
PIA - Nutrition,Metabolism and Dementia
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Diversity and Disparities PIA: Standardizing EHR Data to Advance Equity In AD/ADRD Prevention, Detection, and Treatment

November 1, 2022
We discuss how can EHR data standardization advance equity in AD/ADRD prevention, detection and treatment? We talk about what we can learn from leaders in initiatives to standardize cancer, cardiology, and genomic data.
PIA - Diversity and Disparities
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 31, 2022
Kelly Long leads conversation with Lampros Kourtis and Graham Jones
ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author PIA - Technology and Dementia
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 27, 2022
Bonnie Lee leads a conversation with Clara Vila-Castelar, Yakeel T. Quiroz and then Janelle Foret leads conversation with Amaryllis A. Tsiknia and Sarah J. Bank
PIA - Sex and Gender Differences in AD ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 25, 2022
Joseph Therriault leads a conversation with Christina B Young and Elizabeth C Mormino and then Ellen Singleton leads conversation with Joseph Therriault and Tharick Pascoal
ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author PIA - Atypical Alzheimer's Disease
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 24, 2022
Calum Hamilton leads a conversation with Yian Gu, Yaakov Stern and then Annegret Habich leads conversation with Shady Rahayel.
ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author PIA - Lewy Body Dementias
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 20, 2022
Nina Engels leads a conversation with Joseph Oh, Lea T. Grinberg and then Alessandro Galgani leads conversation with Michael Kelberman and David Weinshenker
ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author PIA - Neuromodulatory Subcortical Systems
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 19, 2022
Siddharth Ramanan leads a conversation with Hulya Ulugut and then Adit Friedberg leads conversation with Luke Harper and Alexander Santillo
PIA - Frontotemporal Dementia & Related Disorders ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 18, 2022
Maxime Van Egroo leads a conversation with Peng Li, Yue Leng and then Laura Stankeviciute leads conversation with Bryce A Mander and Ruth M Benca.
ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author PIA - Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
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Alzheimer's Association Webinar

October 17, 2022
A scientific focused discussion on recent late stage trial readouts, the broader treatment landscape and considerations for research and clinical communities.
Audience - General Audience Alzheimer's Association Webinars
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 12, 2022
David Lopez Sanz leads a conversation with Kamalini G Ranasinghe and Srikantan S Nagarajan
ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author PIA - Electrophysiology
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 11, 2022
Phillip Hwang leads a conversation with Rhoda Au and Yannis Paschalidis.
ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author PIA - Technology and Dementia
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 6, 2022
Rebecca Buchanan leads a conversation with Amelia L. Taylor, Stacy Sherrod and then Aaron Smith leads conversation with Tina E Brinkley and Suzanne Craft.
PIA - Nutrition,Metabolism and Dementia ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

October 4, 2022
Ryan Hobson leads a conversation with Jose A Mazzitelli, Leon Smyth, Jonathan Kipnis and then Hannah Ennerfelt leads conversation with Kevin Guttenplan.
PIA - Immunity and Neurodegeneration ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author
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Latin America and the Caribbean Consortium on Dementia: Digital Health & Care for dementia

September 22, 2022
This LAC-CD webinar discusses Digital Health & Care for dementia
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Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease PIA: Proteomics of Down Syndrome

September 21, 2022
We examine the state of literature on proteomics in adults with Down Syndrome. Application of profiles are discussed for distinguishing cognitive impairment among this high-risk population as well as considerations for demographic factors.
PIA - Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease
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Neuroimaging PIA: Structural & Vascular Imaging

September 20, 2022
The latest advances in structural and vascular imaging discussed in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. The application of these imaging measures are covered both in clinical practice and in research.
PIA - Neuroimaging
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NINDS AD/ADRD Programs Overview and Current Funding Opportunities that Focus on Drug Development

September 14, 2022
Hear from the The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke an introduction and overview of NINDS funding opportunities focused on Drug Development.
ISTAART Guide to Grants
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Neuroimaging PIA: PET imaging: radiotracer development and preclinical validation

September 8, 2022
We discuss the beginnings of developing a novel PET radiotracer, from the radiopharmaceutical development to validating within animal imaging using kinetic modelling.
PIA - Neuroimaging Language - Português
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Cognition and Clinical Trials Advancement and Methods PIA's - Measuring Clinically Meaningful Change in Preclinical AD Trials: New Approaches & Challenges

August 17, 2022
Measuring treatment effects in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease (AD) relies on sensitive cognitive metrics. This webinar focuses on challenges and opportunities for new approaches to establishing clinically meaningful change in trials of early AD.
PIA - Cognition PIA - Clinical Trials Advancement and Methods
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Neuroimaging PIA: Alzheimer's Imaging Consortium (AIC) 2022 Accomplishments of the Past Year

July 30, 2022
Antoine Leuzy presents an overview of influential neuroimaging research in AD and related disorders.
PIA - Neuroimaging
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Latin America and the Caribbean Consortium on Dementia: Global Strategies for Brain Health and Dementia

July 15, 2022
This LAC-CD webinar discusses Global Strategies for Brain Health and Dementia.
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Mecanismos de financiamento globais pela Alzheimer's Association

July 6, 2022
Aprenda sobre os mecanismos de financiamento da Alzheimer's Association dos Estados Unidos para pesquisadores de outros países.
ISTAART Guide to Grants Language - Português
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Neuroimaging & Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA's: Software methods for analysing white matter changes.

July 6, 2022
Software packages for analysing white matter/vascular pathology. Speakers present their packages capabilities for segmenting/identifying white matter hyperintensities, microbleeds, lacunes, and perivascular spaces.
PIA - Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA - Neuroimaging
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Neuroimaging PIA: Statistical analysis methods for neuroimaging

June 30, 2022
Approaches to two statistical issues that arise in neuroimaging studies will be discussed: statistical inference for voxel/vertex-wise analysis, and data harmonisation techniques to account for different scanning equipment in multisite studies.
PIA - Neuroimaging
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Neuroimaging PIA: Neuroimagen para el diagnóstico diferencial de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias

June 16, 2022
Se presentarán diferentes modalidades de neuroimágenes (por ejemplo, MRI y PET), con un enfoque en cómo estos métodos pueden usarse para informar el diagnóstico diferencial de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y de otras demencias.
PIA - Neuroimaging Language - Español
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Biofluid Based Biomarkers in Neuropsychiatric Syndromes - The Metabolic Derangements Webinar

The purpose of this webinar is to enhance knowledge on the potential use of biofluid based biomarkers specifically related to metabolic derangements to assess neuropsychiatric diagnoses and drug response.
PIA - Biofluid Based Biomarkers CME PIA - Neuropsychiatric Syndromes
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Intersectionality in Vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID). A cross-PIA webinar on sex, race and ethnicity differences in VCID - Part 2

June 14, 2022
This webinar addresses intersectionality in vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) and discusses potential underlying mechanisms for brain health disparities by sex or gender, race, ethnicity and nationality.
PIA - Sex and Gender Differences in AD PIA - Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA - Diversity and Disparities PIA - PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers
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Diversity and Disparities PIA: Inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in Alzheimer’s Disease and Aging Research

June 8, 2022
This webinar provides an overview of current research and efforts to understand risk of ADRD and related concerns among LGBTQIA+ adults, describe best practices for data collection and research engagement, and implications for LGBTQIA+ aging research.
PIA - Diversity and Disparities
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Intersectionality in Vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID). A cross-PIA webinar on sex, race and ethnicity differences in VCID - Part 1

June 7, 2022
This webinar addresses intersectionality in vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) and discusses potential underlying mechanisms for brain health disparities by sex or gender, race, ethnicity and nationality.
PIA - Sex and Gender Differences in AD PIA - Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA - Diversity and Disparities PIA - PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers
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Nutrition, Metabolism and Dementia PIA: Understanding the mechanistic link between type-2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease

June 1, 2022
This webinar discusses novel approaches in preclinical models to understand why individuals with type-2-diabetes have a 2-4 fold increase risk for developing AD and identify new therapeutic mechanisms that target brain metabolism.
PIA - Nutrition,Metabolism and Dementia
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Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease & Technology and Dementia PIAs: Technology and dementia in Down syndrome: maximizing collaborations between PIAs

May 31, 2022
We feature four scientists with expertise in Down syndrome, technology and dementia. Webinar focuses on how technological strategies can promote meaningful assessment and timely diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in individuals with Downs syndrome.
PIA - Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease PIA - Technology and Dementia
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

May 25, 2022
Mareike Ludwig leads a conversation with Anne S Berry and then Tia Lamore leads conversation with Winston Thomas Chu and David E. Vaillancourt
ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author PIA - Neuromodulatory Subcortical Systems
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Technology and Dementia & Health Policy PIA's - Technology and Policy: A Panel Discussion on How Policy Impacts Our Work and How Our Work Can Impact Policy

May 24, 2022
This webinar helps technology researchers, policymakers and industry stakeholders describe how their work can impact policy. Panelists present their experiences at the intersection of research and policy and engage in a Q&A.
PIA - Health Policy PIA - Technology and Dementia
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Clinical Trials Advancement and Methods & Diversity and Disparities PIAs: Increasing sustained diversity in Alzheimer's disease and related dementia clinical trials.

May 23, 2022
There is a need for AD clinical trials to improve recruitment, enrollment, and retention of diverse populations to ensure potential treatments are safe, effective, accessible, and equitable. Globalization of AD clinical trials is also discussed.
PIA - Diversity and Disparities PIA - Clinical Trials Advancement and Methods
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Neuroimaging PIA: Getting started with connectomics analysis

May 12, 2022
This webinar is a primer on how to setup, generate, review and interpret structural and functional connectivity analyses. Speakers go over best practices and what pitfalls to watch out for with their work.
PIA - Neuroimaging
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Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA: New advances in biomedical sciences transferable to VCID research?

May 6, 2022
We discuss recent advances in three-photon microscopy and single-molecule imaging as tools to deeper brain regions and intra-cellular dynamics. We focus on the feasibility and transferability of technologies for VCID research.
PIA - Vascular Cognitive Disorders
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Subjective Cognitive Disorders PIA: Subjective complaints in the setting of AD clinical trials

May 5, 2022
We examine subjective complaints in AD clinical trials with an emphasis on the role in trial design, recruitment, and outcome measurement in preclinical AD trials that enroll cognitively unimpaired participants who are biomarker eligible.
PIA - Subjective Cognitive Decline
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PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers - Early Career Dementia Researchers: Drivers of Discovery

May 4, 2022
How are dementia early career researchers (ECRs) doing? We present results from the 2021 PEERs/UCL global survey of dementia ECRs, covering careers and more.
PIA - PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers
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Diversity and Disparities PIA & Society for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology (SBCN): Racial Disparities in Disorders of Cognition

May 3, 2022
We raise awareness for the need of diverse practitioners and how to recruit patients representing underserved populations. We explore how symptoms and treatments vary across populations and how to ensure equitable, accessible care for all.
PIA - Diversity and Disparities
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ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author

May 3, 2022
Marta Milà Alomà leads a conversation with Ashvini Keshavan, Jonathan M Schott and Thomas K. Karikari and then Yanaika Hok-A-hin leads conversation with Michelle M Mielke
PIA - Biofluid Based Biomarkers ISTAART Journal Club: Meet the Author
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Nutrition, Metabolism and Dementia PIA: Caffeine consumption and Dementia: Are Lewy Bodies the link?

April 28, 2022
The webinar discusses the use of clinical and postmortem measures of Rush’s Memory and Aging Project and large sample size of the UK Biobank to investigate the association between dietary caffeine intake and cognitive impairment.
PIA - Nutrition,Metabolism and Dementia