Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024: Day One & Two Highlights

The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science. Each year, AAIC convenes the world’s leading basic science and clinical researchers, next-generation investigators, clinicians and the care research community to share research discoveries that will lead to methods of prevention, treatment and improvements in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Check out highlights from day one and two below and day three, four and five here. Join the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) with #AAIC24 or follow your local chapter on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn or TikTok. Find your chapter – Central & North Florida, Florida Gulf Coast, Southeast Florida.

Florida Researcher Spotlight

More than 70 Florida researchers shared their work at AAIC 2024, furthering dementia diagnosis, treatment and management. Hear from some of them in this AAIC 2024 playlist.

Understanding how Latino/Hispanic families adapt to American culture to improve treatment, Dr. Alicia Goytizolo, Florida Atlantic University

Using virtual support for family caregivers to reduce hospitalization and fall risk in people with Alzheimer’s, Dr. Rosemary Laird, Navigating Aging Needs, LLC

Developing treatments to slow Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Laura Blair, University of South Florida – an Alzheimer’s Association funded researcher

National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research

Alzheimer’s Disease Blood Tests Could Improve Diagnosis in Primary Care, Speed Recruiting for Research and Reduce Wait Times

Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Greatly Raises Risk of Dementia Diagnosis

Florida Researcher Dr. Steven T. DeKosk Honored with Bill Thies Award

For more information on the impact of Alzheimer’s Association research, visit alz.org/research. If you or a loved one need help or have questions, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.