Become an AAIC 2024 Abstract Reviewer
Alzheimer's AssociationLooking to gain some experience of undertaking peer review? Can you spare some time in February? The AAIC and ISTAART are looking for peer reviewers.
October ISTAART Journal Clubs
Six ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIAs) are hosting Journal Club Meetings in October – meet the authors of some of the latest impactful research with Q&A
ISTAART PIAs All Members Meetings
Register to attend your ISTAART Professional Interest Areas annual ‘All Members Meeting’ (formerly known as Business Meetings) during September 2023.
Podcast – AAIC 2023 – Day Four
Dementia ResearcherHighlights from Day Four of the AAIC 2023. Hosted by Adam Smith with special guests Dr Helena Popovi, Dr Iain Hartnell and Vyshnavy Balendra.
Volunteering in Late Life May Protect the Brain
Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive function, better executive function & episodic memory, according to research presented at the AAIC
Constipation Associated with Cognitive Aging and Decline
Experiencing less frequent bowel movements is associated with cognitive decline, according to new research reported today at the AAIC
Finger Prick Test Exemplifies Advances in AD Blood Tests
Research reported at AAIC shows a simple, finger prick blood test shows promise in the ability to detect Alzheimer’s disease.
Podcast – AAIC 2023 – Day Three
Highlights from Day Three of the AAIC 2023. Hosted by Adam Smith with special guests Sarah Gregory, Dr Jayashree Dasgupta and Samita Kirve.
Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
New Research from AAIC reports on the largest clinical trial to investigate whether a hearing loss treatment intervention can reduce risk of cognitive decline.
New Use of Opioids Increases Risk of Death in Dementia
New Research presented at the AAIC shows new opioid use in older adults with dementia is associated with a significantly increased risk of death.
Podcast – AAIC 2023 – Day Two
Highlights from Day Two of the AAIC 2023. Hosted by Adam Smith with special guests Dr Sonata Mačiulskytė, Sára Zsadányi and Dr Aoife Cosgrave.
Positive Results on Donanemab Phase 3 Trial Reported
New data reported by Eli Lilly from the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 trial of donanemab at the AAIC, shows that the drug is effective in delaying Alzheimer’s progression.
First-Ever US County-Level Alzheimer’s Prevalence Estimates
The first-ever county-level estimates of the prevalence of people with Alzheimer’s dementia, in all 3,142 United States counties. Released at AAIC
Podcast – AAIC 2023 – Day One
Highlights from Day One of the AAIC 2023. Hosted by Adam Smith with special guests Dr Mizuki Morisaki, Sam Keat and Dr Arunima Sikdar
CRISPR / Gene Editing Creates New Treatment Possibilities
New Research presented at the AAIC shows provide details on two new CRISPR-based strategies which offer hope for next-generation Alzheimer’s treatments.
ISTAART Relay Podcast – The Eye As A Biomarker For AD PIA
The Dementia Researcher / ISTAART Relay Podcast with Dr Shana D Stites interviewing Dr Imre Lengyel representing The Eye as a Biomarker for AD PIA.
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Diversity And Disparities PIA
The Dementia Researcher / ISTAART Relay Podcast with Dr David Cash interviewing Dr Shana D Stites representing the Diversity & Disparities PIA.
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Neuroimaging PIA
The Dementia Researcher / ISTAART Relay Podcast with Beth Eyre interviewing Dr David Cash, talking research, imaging + more, representing the Neuroimaging PIA.
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA
The Dementia Researcher / ISTAART Relay Podcast with Dr Maura Malpetti interviewing Beth Eyre, representing the Vascular Cognitive Disorders PIA
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Frontotemporal Dementia PIA
The Dementia Researcher / ISTAART Relay Podcast is back. In this show Dr Imre Lengyel interviews Dr Maura Malpetti, representing the Frontotemporal Dementia PIA
Catch-up: Risk Reduction Summit
Day One from the Alzheimer’s Association & Public Health Center of Excellent, Dementia Risk Reduction Summit. covering Changing Organisational Practices
Podcast – AAIC Preview 2023
Adam Smith chats with Dr Claire Sexton, Snr Director of Scientific Programs & Outreach from the Alzheimer’s Association to get the lowdown on the upcoming AAIC
ISTAART Is 10,000 Members Strong
ISTAART has achieved the amazing milestone of welcoming the 10,000th member to its amazing community of scientists, clinicians and dementia professionals
The New ISTAART Web Experience
The Alzheimer’s Association has enhanced the way ISTAART members connect online with a new main dashboard, updated PIA pages and more.
Dementia Researcher Secures Funding to provide ECR Support
Dementia Researcher secures £1.1 million of funding from charity partners and the NIHR to enable a further 5 years of ECR support.
ISTAART “Basics of…” Webinar Series
Special series of ISTAART webinars throughout April providing educational content from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia research.
Alzheimer’s Association Funding Calls Information
Alzheimer’s Association funding calls information session – with Dr Stefania Forner, Director, Medical & Scientific Relations.
ISTAART Blog – Fostering inclusivity in dementia research and teams
ISTAART Partnering with Research Participants PIA Blog. Dr Diana Karamacoska shares tips on making research accessible, inclusive & equitable (also in Spanish)
Present your Research at AAIC 2023
Abstract and session submissions are now open for the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2023 – Deadline 23rd January
AAIC Advancements – Abstract Deadlines
Submit abstracts to present at AAIC Advancements: APOE / Immunity, two conferences to foster collaboration & drive advancements in neuroscience
Guest Blog – Why should you apply to be an ISTAART Ambassador?
Beth EyreBeth Eyre talks about her experiences as an ISTAART Ambassador and the brilliant benefits the programme could bring for you.
A Chat Every Other Day Keeps Dementia at Bay?
Alz ForumResults from the I-CONECT project, led by Hiroko Dodge of Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, sharing benefits of social contact
Podcast – Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease, ISTAART Research Perspectives
Dr Claire McEvoy & Daniel Gibbs provide a researcher and participant perspective on diet and cognition in this ISTAART Perspectives Podcast
Diagnosis, Care & Research in Low & Middle Income Countries
If you’re based in a Low- and Middle-income Country, the ISTAART Diversity and Disparities Professional Interest Area (PIA) needs your help.
Experiences of Racism Associated with Poor Memory, Increased Cognitive Decline
Experiences of racism are associated with lower memory scores & worse cognition in midlife, in old age, and especially among Black people
Persistent Loss of Smell Due to COVID-19 Closely Connected to Long-Lasting Cognitive Problems
Persistent loss of smell may be a better predictor of long-term cognitive and functional impairment than severity of the initial COVID-19 infection
ALZ-NET: A Long-Term Data Collection and Sharing Network for New Treatments
ALZ-NET — a new platform that will collect long-term clinical and safety data from patients treated with Alzheimer’s disease therapies
Podcast – AAIC 2022 Day Four
Our last AAIC 2022 highlights podcast hosted by Dr Natasha Clarke with guests Dr Richard Lofthouse, Dr Diana Karamacoska and Anqesha Murray
Recommendations for use of Alzheimer’s “Blood Tests”
Are we ready for blood based biomarkers? New publication shared at the AAIC explores the benefits and risks of their use in clinical practice and research
Podcast – AAIC 2022 Day Three
Early Career Researchers sharing highlights from the third day of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego,
Podcast – AAIC 2022 Day Two
Dr Isabel Castanho guest hosts the second highlight podcast covering day two of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego
Podcast – AAIC 2022 Day One
Bringing you highlights from the pre-conference and 1st day of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA
In the last show of this season Erica Dove interviews Professor Charlotte Teunissen from UMB Amsterdam discussing her work and the Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Technology and Dementia PIA
The ISTAART Relay Podcast is back for Day 4, today Dr Louise Ince interviews Erica Dove discussing Technology and Dementia and their PIA
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Immunity and Neurodegeneration PIA
Day Three of the ISTAART Relay show and today it is all about Dr Louise Ince from University of Texas at Austin and the Immunity and Neurodegeneration PIA.
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Reserve, Resilience & Protective Factors PIA
Day Two of the ISTAART PIA Podcast and today Dr Rik Ossenkoppele interviews Dr Hamid Sohrabi from Murdoch University, Australia
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Atypical Alzheimer’s Disease PIA
The ISTAART Relay Podcast is back, in the 1st show we hear from Dr Rik Ossenkoppele, discussing the Atypical Alzheimer’s Disease PIA
Podcast – AAIC 2022 Preview
Adam Smith & Dr Claire Sexton discuss the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), are you going? It isn’t too late
Podcast – Writing the BEST Fellowship Application
Dr Stefania Forner from Alzheimer’s Association guest hosts a discussion with the Association current & past grant holders to get their top tips
Podcast – Sleep, Cognition & Dementia, ISTAART Research Perspectives
Fernando & Clara talk to Dr Yue Leng & Helen Rochford-Brennan to get a researcher & lived experience perspective on Sleep, Research and Dementia.
Podcast – Listening to Early Career Researchers – ECR Survey
Adam Smith hosts a discussion with his ISTAART colleagues Dr Beth Shaaban, Dr Lindsay Welikovitch & Wagner Brum to discuss the findings of their ISTAART / UCL ECR Survey
Survey shines spotlight on early career researcher life & challenges
Global survey of early career researchers reveals their feelings on a wide range of topics including job satisfaction, workplace, discrimination + more
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,
ISTAART Blog – The Trials and Tribulations of Doing an Academic Postdoc Abroad
STAART PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers Blog, Dr James Quinn reflects on his move from the UK to the USA and his time as a postdoc.
Podcast – Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, ISTAART Research Perspectives
Fernando Peres & Dr Clara Domínguez Vivero talk with a CST expert and an Alzheimer’s Association Volunteer – exploring user and researcher perspectives
Podcast – Literature meets science – Finding the Right Words
Dr Claire Sexton talks with Cindy Miller & Professor Bruce Miller about their new book, which brings together Neuroscience and a story family and dementia
Podcast – Supporting Early Career Researchers, ISTAART & UCL Survey Launch
Dr Anna Volkmer talks with colleagues from the ISTAART PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers, as they launch their Worldwide Dementia ECR Survey.
On Donanemab, Plaques Plummet. Off Donanemab, They Stay Away
If clearance of amyloid would be “reasonably likely” to bestow a cognitive benefit – setting the bar rather blow there other antibodies
Podcast – AAIC 2021 Round-up – Live Plenary
Recording from the live AAIC 2021 Round-up plenary – Hosted by Dr Rebecca Edelmayer & Dr Percy Griffin from Alzheimer’s Association
Guest Blog – AAIC 2021 Round-up
Adam SmithIn a change to our usual AAIC review format, Adam Smith has narrated his blog sharing top stories from the week, discusses the platform and his own highlights.
Addressing Diversity in Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials
A hurdle in developing Alzheimer’s theraputics that work for people of all ethnicities is recruitment & retention of underrepresented groups in clinical trials
Profile – Dr Rebecca Edelmayer
Director for Scientific Engagement at Alzheimer’s Association. Leading the scientific agenda through the creation & delivery of ongoing research education
Profile – Dr Percy Griffin
Director of Scientific Engagement for the Alzheimer’s Association. Leading work to accelerate the organisations scientific agenda.
COVID-19 linked with Cognition, Acceleration of Alzheimer’s
New research reports associations between COVID-19, and persistent cognitive deficits, including the acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease pathology and symptoms.
Transgender Adults Experience Cognitive Decline, Depression
Transgender adults in the U.S. are more likely to report worsening memory & depression compared to cisgender adults. According to 2 studies reported at the AAIC
Global Dementia Cases Forecasted to Triple by 2050
Positive trends in global education will decrease dementia prevalence but trends in smoking, BMI & high blood sugar counteract the decrease.
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 PIA Relay Podcast – Claudio Babiloni & Joe Kane
Dr Claudio Babiloni (Electrophysiology) is back to interview Dr Joe Kane (Lewy body Dementia) discussing their work, ISTAART and hot topics
ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast – Betty Tijms & Claudio Babiloni
Dr Betty Tijms (Neuroimaging) interviews Dr Claudio Babiloni (Electrophysiology) discussing their work, ISTAART and hot topics in the field.
ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast – Jennifer Whitwell & Betty Tijms
In the third show Professor Jennifer Whitwell (Atypical AD PIA) interviews Dr Betty Tijms (Neuroimaging PIA) discussing their work, and hot topics in the field.
ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast – Zahinoor Ismail & Jennifer Whitwell
Professor Zahinoor Ismail (Neuropsychiatric Syndromes) talks to Professor Jennifer Whitwell (Atypical AD) discussing their work & hot topics
ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast – Joe Kane & Zahinoor Ismail
The Relay Podcast is back for a second season – Dr Joe Kane (Lewy body dementia) talks with Professor Zahinoor Ismail (Neuropsychiatric Syndromes)
Relay Podcast – Expanding your networks
Are you ready for next weeks Dementia Researcher ISTAART PIA Relay Series Podcast? Then subscribe now to get ready and never miss a show
Podcast – AAIC 2021 Preview
Adam Smith talks with Dr Claire Sexton, Alzheimer’s Associations Director, Scientific Programs and Outreach to hear what they have planned for AAIC 2021
Profile – Dr Claire Sexton, Alzheimer’s Association
Senior Director, Scientific Programs and Outreach leading work on ISTAART, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC).
Social Isolation and Loneliness – ISTAART Research Perspectives Special
For #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, this special ‘Research Perspectives’ blog and podcast see’s journalist and GHBI Fellow, Fernando Peres discover more about social Isolation and Loneliness in dementia, talking to someone living through the problems and a leading research expert.
Podcast – AAIC Neuroscience Next Round-up
Adam Smith is joined by Lindsay Welikovitch, Courtney Kloske, Vee Balendra, Wade Self, João Pedro Ferrari Souza with highlights from AAIC Neuroscience Next
Podcast – ISTAART PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers
Dr Anna Volmer talks with Adam Smith, James Quinn, Beth Shaaban and Naiara Demnitz, sharing news of their new ISTAART PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers
Podcast – AAIC 2020 – Day Four
Day 4 AAIC Podcast – Public Health; Care & Psychosocial Factors. Our last for 2020, with Adam Smith, Dr Riona McArdle, Dr Byron Creese and Esther Wiskerke.
Podcast – AAIC 2020 – Day Three
Day 3 AAIC 2020 Podcast – Clinical Manifestations; Drug Development. Sharing news from Adam Smith, Dr Anna Volmer, Danielle Wilson and Dr Leonidas Chouliaras.
Podcast – AAIC 2020 – Day Two
Day 2 AAIC 2020 Highlights Podcast – Biomarkers. Sharing news from this great event. Adam Smith, Dr James Quinn, Courtney Kloske and Rory Boyle.
Podcast – AAIC 2020 – Day One
The 1st of our AAIC 2020 Highlight Podcasts, Basic Science & Pathogenesis with Dr Megan O’Hare, Professor Louise Serpell, Dr Emily Maguire & Dr Lindsay Sinclair
Could Common Vaccines Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
New reports draw attention to an emerging research trend suggesting that systemic infections could help trigger Alzheimer’s pathology in the brain.
Profile – Dr Courtney Kloske, Alzheimer’s Association
Associate Director of Science Engagement and Outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association, working to support ISTAART, Conference delivery and much more.
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Perioperative Cognition & Delirium PIA
In this last of this series of the ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast Dr Sietske Sikkes interviews Professor David Scott from the Perioperative Cognition & Delirium PIA
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Subjective Cognitive Decline PIA
Part Four of the ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. Today Dr Cécilia Samieri interviews Dr Sietske Sikkes representing the Subjective Cognitive Decline PIA.
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Nutrition & Metabolic Disorders PIA
A five-part special relay podcast series,. Today Dr Prashanthi Vemuri interviews Dr Cécilia Samieri talking Nutrition and Metabolic Disorders in Dementia
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Reserve, Resilience, & Protective Factors PIA
Professor Henrik Zetterberg interviews Dr Prashanthi Vemuri discussing hot topics in research the ISTAART Reserve, Resilience, and Protective Factors PIA
ISTAART Relay Podcast – Biofluid-based biomarkers PIA
In this 1st of our new ISTAART Relay Podcasts Professor David Scott interviews Professor Henrik Zetterberg discussing blood-based biomarks and ISTAART
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.
Tau2020 Global Conference
Details from the first Tau2020 Conference held in Washington, D.C. last month, shared from the Alz Forum.
Podcast – AAIC 2019 Day Four
All the news from Day Four (Final Podcast) of this years Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles. Adam Smith talks with Claire Lancaster, James Pickett and Emily Maquire.
Podcast – AAIC 2019 Day Three
All the news from Day Three of this years Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles. Adam Smith talks with Robin Brisbourne, Dr Lucy Stirland and Thomas Doherty.
Podcast – AAIC 2019 Day Two
All the news from Day Two of this years Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles. Adam Smith talks with Dr Sara Imarisio, Riona McArdle and Dr Astrid Suchy-Dicey.
Podcast – AAIC 2019 Day One
All the news from Day One of this years Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Los Angeles. Adam Smith talks with Dr Clare Walton, Sarah Gregory and Dr James Quinn.
Podcasts from the AAIC 2019
This month we will be in Los Angeles recording a podcast each day from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (14th to 18th), and releasing them the very next day, so those who can’t attend don’t miss out. If you are there, why not join us on a panel?
Drawing Closer: Alzheimer’s Blood Test for Primary Care
In today’s JAMA Neurology, researchers led by Oskar Hansson, Lund University, Sweden, report how a fully automated immunoassay for plasma Aβ performed when they put it through its paces.
Podcast – AAIC 2018 Day Four
In the fourth and final podcast reporting from the AAIC in Chicago, our panel of Early Career Researchers are here to share information on their presentations and the top research stories of the day.
Podcast – AAIC 2018 Day Three
Podcast recorded at the AAIC in Chicago, our panel of ECRs discuss some of fantastic presentations from the world largest dementia research conference
Podcast – AAIC 2018 Day Two
In the second of our on location podcast recordings from the AAIC in Chicago, our new panel are here to discuss some of fantastic presentations from the world largest dementia research conference.
Podcast – AAIC 2018 Day One
In the first of our on location podcast recordings from the AAIC in Chicago, our panel discuss some of fantastic presentations from the world largest dementia research conference.
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference Podcasts
Subscribe now, and don’t miss our daily podcast from the AAIC the world largest dementia conference
ISTAART— international society for researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association.
Experience year-round engagement with the Alz and dementia community and help stimulate scientific discussion in the field.
Profile – Dr Oz Ismail, Alzheimer’s Association
Director, Scientific Programs at Alzheimer’s Association, science communicator and self-proclaimed nerd, former researcher of Glymphatics in Alzheimer’s.
