Showing posts with label Alzheimer’s Association. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alzheimer’s Association. Show all posts

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Alzheimer’s Association to Host 2018 International Conference


Possessing more than 30 years of experience as a financial professional, Allison Clago assists clients in a variety of areas, including asset allocation, investment analysis, retirement planning, and college funding. Since 2016, she has worked with clients as managing director of investments at Wedbush Securities, Inc., in Los Angeles. Outside of the office, Allison Clago is a major contributor to organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association of California Southland Chapter. 

In addition to offering a range of patient and family support programs and resources, the Alzheimer’s Association leads the country’s research efforts to develop new methods for preventing, diagnosing, and treating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Currently, the organization is preparing to host the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), which will bring together international research investigators, clinicians, and health care providers for the world’s largest forum for dementia study. 

AAIC 2018 will take place July 22-26 in Chicago. The main highlight of the five-day event will be an educational program comprising workshops, poster presentations, and scientific sessions led by top dementia researchers from around the globe. The conference will also include keynote presentations from several distinguished speakers, including Lennart Mucke, MD, Miia Kivipelto, PhD, and Guojun Bu, PhD. 

In addition to learning about the latest developments in dementia research and care, AAIC 2018 attendees will have an opportunity to explore new products and technologies at an exhibit hall. The event will also include an awards program celebrating the work of distinguished Alzheimer’s researchers. Additional information is available at www.alz.org/aaic.