Watch now Dementia Researcher X ISTAART Relay Podcast Series

We’re delighted to bring together all six episodes from the 2025 season of the Dementia Researcher x ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast into one easy-to-access playlist. This unique podcast series features engaging conversations between committee members of ISTAART’s Professional Interest Areas (PIAs), highlighting the people, research, and priorities shaping dementia science around the world.

Now in its sixth season, the Relay Podcast continues to showcase the breadth and depth of work happening across ISTAART’s global network of researchers. Each episode sees one PIA representative interviewing another, passing the baton along in a chain of lively and insightful exchanges. From plasma biomarkers and neuroimaging to diversity in research and nutrition science, this series captures what’s happening at the cutting edge.

Released daily in the run-up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Toronto, each conversation also explores how PIAs are contributing to this year’s conference and advancing their respective fields. The International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) supports these communities by bringing together specialists with shared interests across its 30 PIAs, helping to connect early career researchers with established experts, and promoting international collaboration.

Here’s a quick look at each episode in this year’s series:

🎧 Explore the full playlist below, and listen or watch and hear directly from the researchers shaping the future of Alzheimer’s and dementia science.

🔗 Not yet an ISTAART member? Learn more and join a PIA today at: www.istaart.alz.org

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields. In this episode, Dr Shana Stites interviews Dr Alexa Pichet-Binette, Assistant Professor at University of Montreal and Education Chair of the Neuroimaging PIA. Alexa discusses her work using PET and MRI imaging, and how fluid biomarkers like plasma-based assays are reshaping Alzheimer's diagnostics. She also highlights the role of the Neuroimaging PIA in ISTAART, including collaborations, working groups, and the popular “year in review” sessions. They explore how these initiatives support early career researchers and foster community, with a preview of pre-conference workshops at AAIC 2025 in Toronto. The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests. There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between. To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit: http://www.aaic.alz.org Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association. #neuroimaging #istaart #aaic  @alzassociation  Chapters 00:00 Titles 01:05 Introductions 02:21 Learn about Alexa's research and her inspiration for the field 06:39 ISTAART collaborations 09:50 Hot topics and PIA's work 12:19 How does the Neuroimaging PIA work 16:33 You don't have to be in Neuroimaging 19:43 Plans for AAIC 2025 22:11 Beyond the pre-conference 23:27 Build up to Sylvia Villeneuve, Ph.D. 25:34 Even more coming at AAIC 27:31 Top tips for first time attendees 29:06 Roundup and Goodbyes

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields.

In this episode, Dr Shana Stites interviews Dr Alexa Pichet-Binette, Assistant Professor at University of Montreal and Education Chair of the Neuroimaging PIA. Alexa discusses her work using PET and MRI imaging, and how fluid biomarkers like plasma-based assays are reshaping Alzheimer's diagnostics. She also highlights the role of the Neuroimaging PIA in ISTAART, including collaborations, working groups, and the popular “year in review” sessions. They explore how these initiatives support early career researchers and foster community, with a preview of pre-conference workshops at AAIC 2025 in Toronto.

The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests.

There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between.

To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org
Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit:
http://www.aaic.alz.org

Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast

The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association.

#neuroimaging #istaart #aaic  @alzassociation 

Chapters

00:00 Titles
01:05 Introductions
02:21 Learn about Alexa's research and her inspiration for the field
06:39 ISTAART collaborations
09:50 Hot topics and PIA's work
12:19 How does the Neuroimaging PIA work
16:33 You don't have to be in Neuroimaging
19:43 Plans for AAIC 2025
22:11 Beyond the pre-conference
23:27 Build up to Sylvia Villeneuve, Ph.D.
25:34 Even more coming at AAIC
27:31 Top tips for first time attendees
29:06 Roundup and Goodbyes

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Neuroimaging PIA - RELAY Video Podcast

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields. In this episode, Professor Owen Carmichael talks with Dr Shana Stites, Assistant Professor at University of Pennsylvania and Chair of the ISTAART Diversity and Disparities PIA. In this discussion they explore the importance of inclusive participation in dementia research, the challenges of equitable access to research and care, and the shift toward more community-engaged approaches. The conversation highlights barriers like limited access to healthcare, the ethics of stipends, and the value of transparency, reciprocity, and representation in Alzheimer's disease and related research. They also talk about the wider work and aims of the PIA and what they have planned for the upcoming AAIC. The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests. There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between. To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit: http://www.aaic.alz.org Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association. #istaart  @alzassociation  #Diversity #disparities Chapters 00:00 Titles 01:05 Introductions 03:29 How Alzheimer's is experienced differently 07:35 Improving representation in research 11:07 Ethics 14:40 Improving public engagement and participation as co-producers 18:22 Unconcious bias 22:05 Rethinking how we work with people living with dementia 25:15 Exploring plans for upcoming AAIC 2025 33:34 Breakfast session at AAIC 2025 35:52 Why get involved with this PIA and tips for first time AAIC attendees 37:21 Roundup and Goodbyes

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields.

In this episode, Professor Owen Carmichael talks with Dr Shana Stites, Assistant Professor at University of Pennsylvania and Chair of the ISTAART Diversity and Disparities PIA. In this discussion they explore the importance of inclusive participation in dementia research, the challenges of equitable access to research and care, and the shift toward more community-engaged approaches. The conversation highlights barriers like limited access to healthcare, the ethics of stipends, and the value of transparency, reciprocity, and representation in Alzheimer's disease and related research. They also talk about the wider work and aims of the PIA and what they have planned for the upcoming AAIC.

The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests.

There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between.

To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org

Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit:
http://www.aaic.alz.org

Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast

The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association.

#istaart  @alzassociation  #Diversity #disparities

Chapters
00:00 Titles
01:05 Introductions
03:29 How Alzheimer's is experienced differently
07:35 Improving representation in research
11:07 Ethics
14:40 Improving public engagement and participation as co-producers
18:22 Unconcious bias
22:05 Rethinking how we work with people living with dementia
25:15 Exploring plans for upcoming AAIC 2025
33:34 Breakfast session at AAIC 2025
35:52 Why get involved with this PIA and tips for first time AAIC attendees
37:21 Roundup and Goodbyes

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Diversity and Disparities PIA - RELAY Video Podcast

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields. In this episode, Professor Natalie Phillips interviews Professor Owen Carmichael, Director of Biomedical Imaging at Pennington Biomedical Research Center and incoming chair of the iSTAART Nutrition, Metabolism, and Dementia PIA. Owen shares his journey from computer science to neuroscience, and how his imaging work investigates how diet and metabolism shape dementia risk. They explore the promise of precision nutrition, the challenges of studying lifelong dietary exposure, and the vital role of olfaction and sensory health in nutrition. The episode also discusses the importance of inclusive research and lifelong data to understand and prevent cognitive decline. The show rounds-up the PIAs upcoming work at the AAIC, and the work of the PIA. The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests. There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between. To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit: http://www.aaic.alz.org Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association. #ISTAART #nutrition #metabolism #dementia #relay #podcast @alzassociation Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Podcast Introduction 00:04:03 From Physics to Nutrition Research 00:08:04 Career Journeys and Interdisciplinary Work 00:12:08 Genotyping and Personalised Interventions 00:16:09 Nutrition Habits and Practical Challenges 00:20:12 Designing Trials in Brain Health 00:24:14 Cognitive Outcomes and Measurement Tools 00:28:15 Interactions Between Metabolism and Dementia 00:32:17 Complexity of Metabolic Ageing 00:36:20 ISTAART, AAIC, Open Questions and Research Gaps 00:40:23 Final Reflections and Outro

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields.

In this episode, Professor Natalie Phillips interviews Professor Owen Carmichael, Director of Biomedical Imaging at Pennington Biomedical Research Center and incoming chair of the iSTAART Nutrition, Metabolism, and Dementia PIA. Owen shares his journey from computer science to neuroscience, and how his imaging work investigates how diet and metabolism shape dementia risk. They explore the promise of precision nutrition, the challenges of studying lifelong dietary exposure, and the vital role of olfaction and sensory health in nutrition. The episode also discusses the importance of inclusive research and lifelong data to understand and prevent cognitive decline. The show rounds-up the PIAs upcoming work at the AAIC, and the work of the PIA.

The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests.

There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between.

To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org

Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit:
http://www.aaic.alz.org

Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast

The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association.

#ISTAART #nutrition #metabolism #dementia #relay #podcast @alzassociation

Chapters

00:00:00 Welcome and Podcast Introduction
00:04:03 From Physics to Nutrition Research
00:08:04 Career Journeys and Interdisciplinary Work
00:12:08 Genotyping and Personalised Interventions
00:16:09 Nutrition Habits and Practical Challenges
00:20:12 Designing Trials in Brain Health
00:24:14 Cognitive Outcomes and Measurement Tools
00:28:15 Interactions Between Metabolism and Dementia
00:32:17 Complexity of Metabolic Ageing
00:36:20 ISTAART, AAIC, Open Questions and Research Gaps
00:40:23 Final Reflections and Outro

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Nutrition, Metabolism, and Dementia PIA - RELAY Video Podcast

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields. In this episode, Dr Marta del Campo interviews Natalie Phillips, Chair of the Sensory Health and Cognition PIA and Professor of Psychology at Concordia University. Together, they discuss the role of hearing, vision, and olfaction in cognitive ageing and dementia risk. They explore mechanisms behind these links, from cognitive load to social isolation, and discuss emerging biomarker research, challenges in clinical implementation, and how this new ISTAART PIA is fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The episode also previews upcoming activities at AAIC and highlights opportunities for early career researchers to get involved. The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests. There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between. To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit: http://www.aaic.alz.org Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association. #ISTAART  @alzassociation  #relay #podcast #cognition #sensory #health Chapters 00:00 Titles 01:04 Introductions 02:41 Learn about Natalie and her research 05:43 Dementia and Alzheimer's risk factors 10:47 Challenges in understanding risk factors and impact 13:19 Using new biomarkers 17:45 Datasets to support research 19:13 Translating research into action 23:06 Work of the Sensory Health and Cognition PIA 27:32 What we can expect from the PIA at AAIC 2025 30:31 Tips for people joining AAIC 31:24 Roundup and Goodbyes

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields.

In this episode, Dr Marta del Campo interviews Natalie Phillips, Chair of the Sensory Health and Cognition PIA and Professor of Psychology at Concordia University. Together, they discuss the role of hearing, vision, and olfaction in cognitive ageing and dementia risk. They explore mechanisms behind these links, from cognitive load to social isolation, and discuss emerging biomarker research, challenges in clinical implementation, and how this new ISTAART PIA is fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. The episode also previews upcoming activities at AAIC and highlights opportunities for early career researchers to get involved.

The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests.

There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between.

To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org

Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit:
http://www.aaic.alz.org

Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast

The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association.

#ISTAART  @alzassociation  #relay #podcast #cognition #sensory #health

Chapters

00:00 Titles
01:04 Introductions
02:41 Learn about Natalie and her research
05:43 Dementia and Alzheimer's risk factors
10:47 Challenges in understanding risk factors and impact
13:19 Using new biomarkers
17:45 Datasets to support research
19:13 Translating research into action
23:06 Work of the Sensory Health and Cognition PIA
27:32 What we can expect from the PIA at AAIC 2025
30:31 Tips for people joining AAIC
31:24 Roundup and Goodbyes

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Sensory Health and Cognition PIA - RELAY Video Podcast

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields. In this Relay Podcast episode, Dr Colin Groot interviews Dr Marta Del Campo, Head Fluid Biomarker Facility; Ramón y Cajal Research fellow at BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center and chair of the ISTAART Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA. Together, they talk about recent advances in fluid biomarkers in dementia research, and explore the growing role of plasma biomarkers, integration with clinical trials, challenges with reproducibility and diversity, and the promise of proteomics and AI. Marta also reflects on the work of ISTAART, their plans for AAIC, the value of publishing negative findings, and why ISTAART offers vital opportunities for early career researchers. The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests. There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between. To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit: http://www.aaic.alz.org Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association. #istaart #AAIC25 #biomarkers #relay  @alzassociation  Chapters 00:00 Titles 01:04 Introductions 03:11 Hot topics in the space of fluid biomarkers 05:45 Looking beyond detecting amyloid 07:44 Biomarkers to support clinical trials 09:25 Behind the scences of the Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA 12:07 Biofluids in Atypical Dementias 14:15 Talking negative findings 15:04 Biomarkers at AAIC 2025 21:26 Role of AI and Machine Learning in Biomarker Research 24:53 Hot topics 29:15 Tips for new AAIC attendees & info on the PIA 30:28 Roundup and Goodbyes

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields.

In this Relay Podcast episode, Dr Colin Groot interviews Dr Marta Del Campo, Head Fluid Biomarker Facility; Ramón y Cajal Research fellow at BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center abd chair of the ISTAART Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA. Together, they talk about recent advances in fluid biomarkers in dementia research, and explore the growing role of plasma biomarkers, integration with clinical trials, challenges with reproducibility and diversity, and the promise of proteomics and AI. Marta also reflects on the work of ISTAART, their plans for AAIC, the value of publishing negative findings, and why ISTAART offers vital opportunities for early career researchers.

The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests.

There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between.

To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org

Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit:
http://www.aaic.alz.org

Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast

The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association.

#istaart #AAIC25 #biomarkers #relay  @alzassociation 

Chapters
00:00 Titles
01:04 Introductions
03:11 Hot topics in the space of fluid biomarkers
05:45 Looking beyond detecting amyloid
07:44 Biomarkers to support clinical trials
09:25 Behind the scences of the Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA
12:07 Biofluids in Atypical Dementias
14:15 Talking negative findings
15:04 Biomarkers at AAIC 2025
21:26 Role of AI and Machine Learning in Biomarker Research
24:53 Hot topics
29:15 Tips for new AAIC attendees & info on the PIA
30:28 Roundup and Goodbyes

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Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA - RELAY Video Podcast

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields. In this episode, Dr Alexa Pichet-Binette interviews Dr Colin Groot, an expert in neuroimaging and atypical Alzheimer's disease from Amsterdam University Medical Centre. They discuss the clinical and biological diversity within atypical variants such as posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), language and behavioural forms, and CBSAD. Colin shares insights into ongoing studies on tau PET, mortality, subtyping PCA, and how ISTAART’s Atypical PIA is pushing forward international collaboration and inclusivity in clinical trials and diagnostic criteria. The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests. There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between. To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit: http://www.aaic.alz.org Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association. #istaart  @alzassociation #Atypical #Alzheimer's Disease PIA #alzheimers Chapters: 00:00 Titles 01:05 Introductions 02:43 About Colin's research 05:51 More on Atypical Alzheimer's Disease 08:57 Using tau PET & PCA subtypes 14:26 Focus on posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) 18:50 Exploring ISTAART's Atypical PIA 21:22 Coming up at AAIC 31:34 Contributing to the PIA and collaborations 35:27 Tips for new members and AAIC attendees 36:42 Roundup and Goodbyes

Welcome to the sixth season of the Dementia Researcher X ISTAART PIA Relay Podcast. This series features interviews with ISTAART PIA committee members talking about their research, the research landscape of their fields, and the work of the ISTAART Professional Interest Areas (PIA) they represent. As we build up to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto, join us for daily episodes that showcase the remarkable work being done in various research fields.

In this episode, Dr Alexa Pichet-Binette interviews Dr Colin Groot, an expert in neuroimaging and atypical Alzheimer's disease from Amsterdam University Medical Centre. They discuss the clinical and biological diversity within atypical variants such as posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), language and behavioural forms, and CBSAD. Colin shares insights into ongoing studies on tau PET, mortality, subtyping PCA, and how ISTAART’s Atypical PIA is pushing forward international collaboration and inclusivity in clinical trials and diagnostic criteria.

The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) convenes the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Members share knowledge, fuel collaboration and advance research to find more effective ways to detect, treat and prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Professional Interest Areas (PIA) are an assembly of ISTAART members with common subspecialties or interests.

There are currently 30 PIAs covering a wide range of interests and fields, from the PIA to Elevate Early Career Researchers to Biofluid Based Biomarkers and everything in between.

To sign-up to ISTAART and a PIA visit: http://www.istaart.alz.org

Note: ISTAART Membership is free for students worldwide, and for researchers of all levels based in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

To book your place at this year’s AAIC (In-person and online) visit:
http://www.aaic.alz.org

Find more information on our guests, and a full transcript of this podcast on our website at: http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/podcast

The views and opinions expressed by guests in this podcast represent those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of NIHR Dementia Researchers, PIA membership, ISTAART or the Alzheimer's Association.

#istaart  @alzassociation #Atypical #Alzheimer's Disease PIA #alzheimers

Chapters:

00:00 Titles
01:05 Introductions
02:43 About Colin's research
05:51 More on Atypical Alzheimer's Disease
08:57 Using tau PET & PCA subtypes
14:26 Focus on posterior cortical atrophy (PCA)
18:50 Exploring ISTAART's Atypical PIA
21:22 Coming up at AAIC
31:34 Contributing to the PIA and collaborations
35:27 Tips for new members and AAIC attendees
36:42 Roundup and Goodbyes

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