AAIC Preview 2023

Adam Smith chats with Dr Claire Sexton, Senior Director, Scientific Programs and Outreach from the Alzheimer’s Association. Discussing this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 16 – 20 July.

Taking place in-person in Amsterdam and online - the world’s leading basic scientists, clinical researchers, early career investigators, clinicians and the care research community will share breaking research discoveries that will lead to methods of prevention and treatment and improvements in diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease.

In this exciting edition, we will be giving you an exclusive sneak peek into one of the most highly anticipated events in dementia research conference calendar.

Join us as we delve into how you can attend, the scientific programme, extra events and just what the AAIC will deliver this year. With leading experts, visionary thinkers, and research pioneers gathering under one roof, this conference promises to not only showcase groundbreaking discoveries, but also be a place where you will get careers support, and unrivalled networking opportunities.

Note:

Students worldwide and researchers from Low- and Middle-Income Countries are now eligible for free ISTAART Membership (and ISTAART members can attend the AAIC Online for Free) - Become a member, then register for the conference if you can't make it in-person.

This podcast is brought to you by University College London / UCLH NIHR Biomedical Research Centre in association with Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia who we thank for their ongoing support.

00:00 Opening Credits
00:27 Introductions
02:29 When is the AAIC, where is it, and how can you join?
04:12 Preconference
06:17 Free online for ISTAART members
07:31 Can people with lived experience and carers attend?
11:04 ISTAART PIA Events
11:34 Scientific programme
15:43 Extra activities
18:42 More on ISTAART
21:56 How to get the most out of AAIC as a new attendee
25:46 Event App
26:59 Student lounge
27:41 Help during the event
28:56 Top tips round-up
32:33 Presenting tips
33:51 AAIC daily highlight podcast guest request
35:00 UKDRI, ARUK, AS, DPUK Networking Event
35:43 Other upcoming association events
36:26 Promo for the Relay Podcasts
37:30 Thank you and round-up
38:04 End credits

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