Events
We host workshops, seminar series, training and outreach events, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and the broader 911吃瓜 community.
Check out our upcoming events below, and to receive announcements of future events. These include outreach activities for Brain Awareness Week, workshops and our seminar series.
Neuroscience and Neurotechnology Seminar
Title: Identifying atypical Alzheimer鈥檚 disease variants
Abstract: Alzheimer鈥檚 disease (AD) is most commonly associated with progressive episodic memory impairment; however, a significant proportion of patients present with atypical, non-amnestic clinical phenotypes. These phenotypes are identified by the predominant cognitive and clinical features: early-onset amnestic syndrome, aphasia, visuospatial impairments, dysexecutive and behavioral disturbance, or motor symptoms. Although understanding of regional susceptibility to disease remains in its infancy, visualizing amyloid and tau pathology in vivo and CSF examination of amyloid-尾 and tau proteins are particularly useful in atypical AD, which can be otherwise prone to misdiagnosis. Large-scale research efforts, such as LEADS (the Longitudinal Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease Study), are currently ongoing and will continue to shed light on our understanding of these diverse presentations. Understanding the clinical, neuroimaging, and biomarker profiles of the heterogeneous group of atypical AD syndromes improves diagnostic accuracy in patients who are at increased risk of misdiagnosis. Earlier accurate identification facilitates timely access to social services and crucial patient and family education, and assists in therapeutic decision-making as disease-modifying treatments continue to emerge.
Speaker: Dr. Angelina Polsinelli, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, 911吃瓜
Date/Time: Thursday April 23, 2:30pm
In-person Location: Big Data Hub Flexible Meeting Room, ASB 10908, 911吃瓜 Burnaby Campus
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