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The Developments of the Project neuGRID: New digital platforms enhance the fight against Alzheimer’s

kcampbell — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:14:35 +0000

This article, written by Dr. Giovanni Frisoni, Deputy Scientific Director of IRCCS Fatebenefratelli, Bresica, discusses how the neuGRID, outGRID and GAAIN initiatives are contributing to Alzheimer’s research. Sophisticated algorithms, public databases and user-friendly infrastructures are all being used for researchers to contribute and collaborate on large datasets. Employing technology in this fashion will not only lead to greater unity in the neuroimaging research community, it will help researchers arrive at more reliable and precise conclusions, speeding the discovery of new treatments.

Note: This article was published in Italian by II Sole 24 Ore. To read the full text, click here.

Research & Standardization in Alzheimer’s Disease Conference (RASAD 2012)

kcampbell — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:50:43 +0000

March 27-29, 2012

Melbourne Brain Centre -University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria
Australia

The objective of the 2012 Research & Standardisation in Alzheimer’s Disease Conference (RASAD 2012) is to bring together a selected group of key researchers, clinicians, industry, regulatory and government leaders in Alzheimer’s disease to generate consensus on standardisation and validation for clinical practice of psychometrics, imaging, biomarkers and lifestyle parameters used in multiple centres around the world.

Sessions will focus on Neuroimaging, Biomarkers, Psychometrics, Lifestyle and Future Directions.

More information.

Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

kcampbell — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:45:26 +0000

Prepare to take Alzheimer’s research to the next level.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
July 14-19, 2012

At AAIC 2012, join the world’s leading dementia scientists to share the latest thoughts and theories in the field — and spark new ideas along the way. Share your work, advance emerging models and shape new ideas.

Register now

Obama to increase Alzheimer’s research funding – USA Today

kcampbell — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:17:26 +0000

“The Obama administration is set to announce a plan to spend more than half a billion dollars on Alzheimer’s research next year, the Associated Press reports.

“The plan is being unveiled as part of President Obama’s ‘We Can’t Wait’ initiative, and not all the spending will require approval from Congress. The plan calls for the National Institutes of Health to allocate an extra $50 million to Alzheimer’s research this year.”

Read the full article.

Finding a treatment for Alzheimer’s by 2025 – CBS News

kcampbell — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:37:17 +0000

“The federal government set a goal Tuesday of finding an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s by 2025. More than five million Americans were living with the disease in 2010. By 2050, it could be as many as 16 million. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has been following one couple’s struggle with the disease.”

Read the view article and watch the video.

Partnering for Cures 2011 – Global Alzheimers Association Interactive Network

kcampbell — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:16:13 +0000

Monday, November 7, 2011
Presentation – Alzheimer’s Association, Global Alzheimer’s Association Interactive Network

Presenters
Enrique Castro-Leon, Enterprise Architect, Intel Corp
Maria C. Carrillo, Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer’s Association