Alzheimer Europe 2024 Conference Highlights - Part Two
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10/13/24
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Last week Dementia Researcher attended the 34th Alzheimer Europe Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. In this podcast Dr Megan Polden her guests bring you highlights from event, sharing news and their best bits from the hundreds of posters and talks delivered.
Dr Megan Polden talks with Dr Aisling Flynn from Bournemouth University, Dr Emma Law from the Scottish Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network and Dr Lukas Duffner from Alzheimer Europe.
Key topics include the use of artificial intelligence in dementia research, the importance of social health and intersectionality, and the need for greater inclusivity and diversity in research. Our guests emphasise the value of involving people with dementia and their caregivers in research and policy-making, and highlight the emotional impact of hearing personal stories from those affected by dementia. The episode underscores the significance of community engagement, meaningful awareness campaigns, and the benefits of face-to-face interactions at conferences - we hope to see you at the conference next year to share tyour work and build valuable connections.
This year’s Alzheimer Europe Conference, titled 'New Horizons – Innovating for Dementia,' gathered a broad spectrum of attendees, including individuals living with dementia, carers, volunteers, staff from Alzheimer associations, policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and academics. The conference continues to serve as a distinctive forum for sharing and discussing the latest developments in scientific research, care strategies, policy-making, and public engagement in dementia.
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Alzheimer Europe 2024 Conference Highlights - Part One
October 10, 2024
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Last week Dementia Researcher attended the 34th Alzheimer Europe Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. In this podcast Dr Megan Rose Readman and her guests bring you highlights from event, sharing news and their best bits from the hundreds of posters and talks delivered.
Dr Megan Rose Readman talks with Dr Fiona Carragher from Alzheimer’s Society and Dr Andy Northcott from the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory, University of West London and Dr Sébastien Libert from Alzheimer Europe.
This year’s Alzheimer Europe Conference, themed 'New Horizons – Innovating for Dementia,' brought together a diverse group of participants, including people living with dementia, carers, volunteers, Alzheimer association staff, policymakers, health and social care professionals, researchers, and academics. It remains a unique platform where the latest advances in fundamental science, care, policy, and public engagement are shared and discussed.
Here are a few highlights of note:
- Progress in Alzheimer's treatment: New drugs that slow disease progression mark a significant breakthrough in 2024.
- Progress in Care and Support: There was a strong focus on improving care and support with lots of new ideas and improvements in how to provide the best care, some of which involves technological advancements are playing a growing role in improving care and enhancing quality of life and understanding of disease and prevention.
- Challenges in healthcare: The need for systemic changes to prepare for new treatments is a pressing issue.
- Powerful stories: The conference featured multiple testimonies from people living with dementi and carers that resonated with attendees.
- Public and patient involvement: Engaging those with lived experience in research and policy is crucial.
- Promising future for research: Early career researchers are contributing significantly, offering hope for the future of dementia research.
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A transcript of this show, links and show notes and profile on all our guests are available on our website at https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk.
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders: Alzheimer’s Association, Race Against Dementia, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the producers, funders, or sponsors.
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Decoding Familial British Dementia
October 27, 2024
•41m
In this Dementia Researcher Podcast episode, Dr Aitana Sogorb Esteve hosts a discussion with Dr Charlie Arber and Sam Crawford from University College London, discussing their work on familial British dementia (FBD)
FBD is a rare form of dementia affecting only a handful of families. The discussion explores the latest findings from human stem cell models that are helping researchers understand FBD’s unique genetic and pathological features, and how that can inform a wider understanding of familial Alzheimer’s Disease.
Topics covered include:
- Genetic causes and symptoms of familial British dementia
- Use of stem cell models, particularly induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), to study FBD in the lab
- Potential biomarkers and implications for therapeutic research
- How funding from the Race Against Dementia Ignition Fund is supporting advancements in rare dementia research
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A transcript of this show, links and show notes and profile on all our guests are available on our website at https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk.
If you prefer to watch rather than listen, you will find a video version of this podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and on our website.
Leave us a tip:
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Follow us on social media:
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders: Alzheimer’s Association, Race Against Dementia, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the producers, funders, or sponsors.
Subscribe to our sister show 'Dementia Researcher The Blogs':
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