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Lunch 'n Learn: The Future is Now: A New Era in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
12:15 PM – 1:45 PM EST
Location:CF: Ontario

Audience:

Adult Neurologist, Neuroradiologist, Neurophysiologist, Resident, Fellow, Nurses with interest in topic

Learning Level:

Basic (Resident, New Information), Intermediate (Practicing Physician), Advanced (Special Interest, Higher Level Discussion)

Learning Format:

Audience response system, Case studies, Lecture/plenary method, Question and answer sessions

CanMEDs Roles:

Medical Expert, Scholar, Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Health Advocate, Professional

This course will highlight the importance of early diagnosis in Alzheimer’s disease and the latest assessments to identify key factors that contribute to disease identification and progression. The speakers will appraise the efficacy and safety of disease modifying therapies (DMTs) and their role in slowing disease progression. This course will also explore management and monitoring strategies for disease modifying therapies, particularly imaging, to optimize patient outcomes and safety.

This program was developed by the CNSF and Eisai and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance. It is an unaccredited learning activity and not eligible for MOC credits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the latest advancements in early Alzheimer’s diagnosis methods including key factors in clinical assessment, biomarker analysis & neuroimaging
  • Discuss the effectiveness of disease modifying therapies (DMTs) in slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and potential risks
  • Develop an understanding of the management and monitoring of DMTs with specific focus on neuroimaging to ensure patient safety and optimized outcomes

Presentations:

  • 12:15 PM – 12:40 PM EST
    Lunch
  • 12:40 PM – 12:45 PM EST
    Welcome & Introduction

    Faculty: Alexandre Henri-Bhargava

  • 12:45 PM – 12:55 PM EST
    The New Era of Diagnosis

    Faculty: Alexandre Henri-Bhargava

  • 12:55 PM – 1:10 PM EST
    DMTs: Changing the Future of AD

    Faculty: Andrew Frank

  • 1:10 PM – 1:25 PM EST
    Monitoring for a Safe Future

    Faculty: Manish Joshi

  • 1:25 PM – 1:40 PM EST
    Question & Answer Period

    Faculty: Alexandre Henri-Bhargava

    Faculty: Andrew Frank

    Faculty: Manish Joshi

  • 1:40 PM – 1:45 PM EST
    Closing Remarks & Course Evaluation

    Faculty: Alexandre Henri-Bhargava