AAIC 2021 transitions to Denver, USA and Online
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® 2021 (AAIC®) confirmed it will take place online and in person in Denver, USA – July 26-30.
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Addressing Diversity in Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials
A significant hurdle in developing therapeutics and care models for Alzheimer’s disease that work for people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds is the recruitment and retention of traditionally underrepresented groups in clinical trials.
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The Alzheimer’s Association® Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute (AA-ISRI) is an immersive, no-cost opportunity for early career researchers in psychosocial care and public health to launch a career in dementia science and accelerate breakthroughs in the field.
COVID-19 Associated with Long-Term Cognitive Dysfunction, Acceleration of Alzheimer’s Symptoms
There are many questions about the long-term impact of COVID-19 our bodies and brains. New research reported at the AAIC found associations between it, and persistent cognitive deficits, including the acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease pathology and symptoms.
Global Dementia Cases Forecasted to Triple by 2050
Do you want the good news 1st? Or the bad News? Positive trends in global education will decrease dementia prevalence worldwide but trends in smoking, high BMI and high blood sugar will counteract the decrease.
Important Update: Alzheimer’s Association International Research Grant Program
The Alzheimer’s Association is pausing the International Research Grant Program (IRGP) letter of intent submission process – New deadlines for the applications submission process for the IRGP will be confirmed soon.
Improving Air Quality Reduces Dementia Risk
Improving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several studies reported this weeks AAIC.
ISTAART Blog – The Trials and Tribulations of Doing an Academic Postdoc Abroad
In the first of our regular blogs from the ISTAART PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers, Dr James Quinn reflects on his move from the UK to the USA and his time as a postdoc.
New ISTAART Pricing – Free for Students
ISTAART has has updated its membership fees. All students worldwide, and researchers of all stages from LMIC / UMIC countries now benefit from free membership,
Transgender Adults More Likely to Experience Subjective Cognitive Decline, Depression
Transgender and gender nonbinary adults in the U.S. are more likely to report worsening memory and thinking, functional limitations and depression compared to cisgender (non-transgender) adults, according to 2 studies reported at the AAIC.
US Summer Student Research Internship Program in Alzheimer’s Disease
The USC Keck School of Medicine- Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) in San Diego, California offers a virtual Summer Student Research Internship Program for undergraduate, graduate and professional students.