Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative

The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative has partnered with Scientific American to produce a special issue focused on Alzheimer's disease, featuring contributions from Bill Gates, former NIH director Elias Zerhouni, and other incredible global health and aging leaders. You can view and download a digital copy of the magazine here: https://lnkd.in/eWaXYufW As DAC Health Systems Preparedness Program Director Tim MacLeod, PhD, shared, this issue marks a significant moment as we usher in a "New Age of Alzheimer's." It represents a leap forward in awareness and underscores the critical research and action already underway in the field. Thank you to our supporters BrightFocus Foundation Gates Ventures GHR Foundation Morningside Technology Advisory LLC, who made this special issue possible. We will continue highlighting the excellent stories that make up this issue in the coming weeks and months. Follow us here for more. Phyllis Ferrell, Katherine Selzler, PhD, Alissa Kurzman, MPH, Susan Oliver, Karen Weyrauch, Drew Holzapfel, Jeremy Abbate

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are grateful for the progress made in the fight against Alzheimer's disease with the introduction of the GAIN Act, co-sponsored by Representatives Ami Bera, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Young Kim. This bipartisan initiative authorizes U.S. participation in the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative, symbolizing a united global effort to combat Alzheimer’s and dementia. The GAIN Act underscores the importance of international collaboration, bringing together governments, nonprofits, academia, and the private sector to enhance research, prevention, and care worldwide. With nearly 60 million individuals currently affected by Alzheimer's and projections exceeding 150 million by 2050, a coordinated response is more critical than ever. This initiative aims to promote equitable solutions and accelerate advancements in prevention strategies, offering hope for millions impacted by these conditions. Together with all DAC supporters, we are poised to make meaningful strides in improving lives and advancing our shared mission. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://lnkd.in/eGHYTWyK https://lnkd.in/eG8NjYxG

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are grateful for the progress made in the fight against Alzheimer's disease with the introduction of the GAIN Act, co-sponsored by Representatives Ami Bera, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Young Kim. This bipartisan initiative authorizes U.S. participation in the Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative, symbolizing a united global effort to combat Alzheimer’s and dementia. The GAIN Act underscores the importance of international collaboration, bringing together governments, nonprofits, academia, and the private sector to enhance research, prevention, and care worldwide. With nearly 60 million individuals currently affected by Alzheimer's and projections exceeding 150 million by 2050, a coordinated response is more critical than ever. This initiative aims to promote equitable solutions and accelerate advancements in prevention strategies, offering hope for millions impacted by these conditions. Together with all DAC supporters, we are poised to make meaningful strides in improving lives and advancing our shared mission. https://lnkd.in/eG8NjYxG

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Last week during #GSA2024, Ben Tiede, Executive Director of CEOi, joined the panel "Dynamic Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia," moderated by Katie Selzler, PhD alongside an impressive line up of panelists, Amy Boehm, Malaz Boustani, Patti LaFleur, M. ED, CDP, and Laura Medders, LCSW. We shared groundbreaking updates on the transformative potential of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease—an innovation poised to revolutionize care for clinicians and patients alike. We were also thrilled to present the results of our survey, conducted in partnership with AAFP and GSA, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Alzheimer's diagnosis and care. Discover all the insights and highlights here: https://lnkd.in/gwR8Sxa9 Check out our website for more information on our work at www.alzbiomarkerhub.org Alzheimer's Association® Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative Emory Healthcare Eskenazi Health Indiana University School of Medicine Lorenzo's House

#DAC is in the house at #NAPCRG24 !!! #earlydetection #accuratediagnosis Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative Michael Hornbecker Amy Deckert, PhD

We at DAC are excited to introduce the incredible people who work to advance our mission of mitigating the devastating impact of Alzheimer's disease everywhere. Meet Dr. Michael Hornbecker, Program Lead for the DAC Healthcare System Preparedness US Early Detection Fellowship Program. To learn more about DAC and the people who support us in leading an unprecedented global response to #Alzheimers, visit https://lnkd.in/eC9P_ez.

The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative is proud to have awarded a grant to Barrow Neurological Foundation to implement a program for AI-based cognitive assessments in primary care clinics. Check out DAC Healthcare System Preparedness Director Tim MacLeod, PhD’s post below to learn more ⬇️

We are honored to announce that we've received a grant from Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative —a pioneering worldwide initiative to cure Alzheimer’s disease and improve brain health—for a pilot study demonstrating the impact of AI-based cognitive assessments in the primary care setting to enable early diagnosis. “Identifying patients in the mild cognitive impairment stage and referring them to an Alzheimer’s specialist on time will give them the best chance of delaying cognitive decline," says Anna D. Burke, MD, Director of the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program at Barrow Neurological Institute. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gizWCAM2

The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative team had an exciting and productive time at #GSA2024. We were proud to share insights from our work and contribute to meaningful conversations shaping the future of aging and cognitive health. Highlights from the meeting included: 🧠 DAC US Fellowship Lead Michael Hornbecker, MD, moderated the panel "Facilitating High Quality Neurology Referrals for Individuals with Cognitive Impairment," featuring Dr. Barak Gaster, Dr. Justin Moon, and Dr. Michael Rosenbloom. 🧠 Dr. Barak Gaster presented on his DAC-funded program: Cognition in Primary Care. 🧠 Healthcare System Preparedness team members Katie Selzler, PhD, Tim MacLeod, PhD, and Amy Deckert, PhD, presented a poster titled "Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment in Primary Care: Implementation Challenges and Opportunities." Thank you to the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) for organizing this great meeting! To learn more about DAC's work, visit https://lnkd.in/eC9P_ez