2016 DIAD Family Conference: Too Young to Forget

Sponsored by the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network-Trials Unit (DIAN-TU) and the Alzheimer’s Association

Held in July 2016, the international conference gave DIAD families the opportunity to meet face to face and learn about the current state of research.


Presentation videos and pdfs

Introduction

Speakers: Randall Bateman, MD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO and Maria Carrillo, PhD, Alzheimer’s Association


Family presentations

Living with early onset AD
Experience participating in research View pdf »
View from a young family member/ADVOCACY View pdf »
Caregiver Perspective View pdf »


Alzheimer’s overview

State of Alzheimer’s disease research (pdf)
Speaker: Serge Gauthier, CM, MD, FRCPC, McGill University, Quebec, Canada
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DIAN Observational Study and DIAN-Trials Unit update
Speaker: Randall Bateman, MD
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The DIAN Expanded Registry


Questions and answers


Global AD ecosystem, advocacy and public policy

Amplifying the voice of those with early onset AD in the context of global activity (pdf)
Speaker: Yves Joanette, PhD, FCAHS, World Dementia Council
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Drug development and approval

Joint pharma presentation on advocacy (pdf)
Speaker: Rachel J. Schindler, MD, Pfizer and Johan Luthman, MD, PhD, Eisai
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Drug re-purposing for use in AD population (pdf)
Speaker: Barry D. Greenberg, PhD, University Health Network, Toronto
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Panel discussion
Speakers:
Health Canada: Maribeth Lazarro, PhD
NIH: Laurie M. Ryan, PhD
FDA: Billy Dunn, MD
Pfizer: Rachel J. Schindler, MD
Eisai: Johan Luthman, MD, PhD


Emerging research topics

Non-pharmacological approaches and modifiable risk factors
Speaker: Carl W. Cotman, PhD, University of California, Irvine
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Caregiving and long-term care

Short and long-term options, managing challenges, caring for the caregiver, Q & A (pdf)
Speakers: Sam Fazio, PhD, and Beth Kallmyer, MSW, Alzheimer’s Association
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Legal and financial matters

Power of attorney, financial planning, insurance, Q & A (pdf)
Speaker: Judith A Wahl, LLB, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
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Ethical issues in Alzheimer’s disease genetics and biomarker disclosure

Speakers: Jason Karlawish, MD, University of Pennsylvania and Joshua Grill, PhD, University of California, Irvine
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Closing remarks