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An educational podcast from the Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART) that navigates the intricate world of dementia research and treatment. Join us as we explore diverse minds in the pursuit of knowledge, connection and breakthroughs.
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ISTAART Voices Alzheimer's Association

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An educational podcast from the Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART) that navigates the intricate world of dementia research and treatment. Join us as we explore diverse minds in the pursuit of knowledge, connection and breakthroughs.
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    Honing in on the Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome

    Honing in on the Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome

    In this episode, we talk to Dr. Carlos Cruchaga, whose work and laboratory explore the fine genetic details of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Cruchaga talks about the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome and explains the genetic contributions to these conditions in molecular detail.
    Links
    Show page: alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast ISTAART:alz.org/ISTAART Featured paper: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.13506 Dr. Carlos Cruchaga: psychiatry.wustl.edu/people/carlos-cruchaga-phd/ Podcast CMEs: www.alz.org/ISTAARTpodcastCMEAlzheimer's Association International Conference® 2024 (AAIC®): alz.org/AAICAlzheimer's Association Scientific Meetings: alz.org/scientificmeetings Alzheimer's Association Journal Family: alz.org/journals Social: #ISTAART @ISTAART 
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association does not endorse any external product or service. This podcast is for informational purposes and is not intended to provide medical advice, please consult your physician.


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    • 23 min
    Unraveling Dementia Risk: The Neighborhood Memory Connection

    Unraveling Dementia Risk: The Neighborhood Memory Connection

    In this episode of ISTAART Voices, Dr. Rachel Peterson shares insights into the connection between childhood living environments and late-life cognition, shedding light on how social and environmental factors influence healthy brain aging and the risk of dementia.
    Links
    Show page: alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast ISTAART: alz.org/ISTAART Featured paper: alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.13511 Podcast CMEs:www.alz.org/ISTAARTpodcastCMEDr. Rachel Peterson: /www.umt.edu/public-community-health-sciences/faculty/core-faculty.php?ID=7754 Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2024 (AAIC®): alz.org/AAICAlzheimer's Association Scientific Meetings: alz.org/scientificmeetings Alzheimer's Association Journal Family: alz.org/journals Social: #ISTAART @ISTAART 
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association does not endorse any external product or service. This podcast is for informational purposes and is not intended to provide medical advice, please consult your physician.


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    • 20 min
    Molecular Mysteries of Alzheimer's: Exploring New Avenues

    Molecular Mysteries of Alzheimer's: Exploring New Avenues

    In this episode of ISTAART Voices, we delve into a new study on tau pathology with Dr. Amy Arnsten and Dr. Shveta Bathla, who discuss their research findings and the potential implications for Alzheimer's treatments. Their research sheds light on new treatment approaches for Alzheimer's disease. 
    Links
    Show page: https://alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast ISTAART: https://alz.org/ISTAART Featured paper: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/trc2.12431 Dr. Amy Arnsten: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/amy-arnsten/ Podcast CMEs: https://www.alz.org/ISTAARTpodcastCMEAlzheimer's Association International Conference® 2024 (AAIC®): https://alz.org/AAICAlzheimer's Association Scientific Meetings: https://alz.org/scientificmeetings Alzheimer's Association Journal Family: https://alz.org/journals Social: #ISTAART @ISTAART 
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association does not endorse any external product or service. This podcast is for informational purposes and is not intended to provide medical advice, please consult your physician.

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    • 17 min
    The Hidden Realities of Dementia in Underrepresented Communities

    The Hidden Realities of Dementia in Underrepresented Communities

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of ISTAART Voices, a podcast of the Alzheimer’s Association. Host Oz Ismail explores the latest in Alzheimer's and dementia research, treatment, and practice in conversation with researchers shaping the field. In this episode, we dive into the challenges faced by underrepresented communities in Alzheimer's research, featuring an interview with Dr. Sharon Sanz Simon on her work with Brazilian immigrants in the US.
    Links
    Show page: https://alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast ISTAART: https://alz.org/ISTAART Featured paper: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/trc2.12425 Dr. Sharon Sanz Simon: https://impact-ad.org/sharon-sanz-simon-phd/ Podcast CMEs: https://www.alz.org/ISTAARTpodcastCMEs Alzheimer's Association International Conference®: https://alz.org/AAICAlzheimer's Association Scientific Meetings: https://alz.org/scientificmeetings Alzheimer's Association Journal Family: https://alz.org/journals Social: @ISTAART #ISTAART
    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association does not endorse any external product or service. This podcast is for informational purposes and is not intended to provide medical advice, please consult your physician.


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    • 17 min

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