Trending Topic

14 mins

Trending Topic

Developed by Touch
Mark CompleteCompleted
BookmarkBookmarked
Isabella Henderson, Nisali A Gunawardane, Ruben I Kuzniecky

Epilepsy affects approximately 1% of the global population, with one-third of patients remaining refractory to medical therapy.1 Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), defined as the failure of two appropriately chosen antiseizure medications (ASMs) to achieve seizure freedom, poses significant risks, including injury and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).2 Early identification of DRE is critical to enable timely exploration […]

Claire Sexton: Highlights of AAIC 2022

6:04 mins
Share
Facebook
X (formerly Twitter)
LinkedIn
Via Email
Mark CompleteCompleted
BookmarkBookmarked
Copy LinkLink Copied
Published Online: Aug 4th 2022

The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest and most influential meeting dedicated to advancing Alzheimer’s and dementia research. Each year, it gathers researchers to share discoveries that’ll lead to methods of prevention and treatment and improvements in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

 

Dr Claire Sexton is the senior director of Scientific Programs and Outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association, and she has joined us to discuss what to expect from this year’s AAIC, 29 July to 4 August 2022.

Questions:

  1. What can we expect from the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC)? (00:12)
  2. How has the COVID pandemic affected access to the congress and what are the advantages of attending in person? (00:55)
  3. What will be the highlights of the scientific programme? (02:06)
  4. What do you anticipate will be the future directions of Alzheimer’s research? (05:08)

Disclosures: Claire Sexton has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media.

Filmed as a highlight of AAIC 2022.

Share
Facebook
X (formerly Twitter)
LinkedIn
Via Email
Mark CompleteCompleted
BookmarkBookmarked
Copy LinkLink Copied
Close Popup