The Evolving Landscape of Alzheimer's Disease

This special Grand Rounds lecture, poster session, and art exhibit mark the 10th anniversary of the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI). We recognize the Alzheimer’s Association for its leadership in advancing global brain health and its collaboration with our network of Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health, including the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders.

The Evolving Landscape of Alzheimer's Disease: Treatment, Care, and Prevention – Perspectives from the Alzheimer's Association

Maria C. Carrillo, PhD
Chief Science Officer and Medical Affairs Lead
Alzheimer's Association

Dr. Carillo will highlight the current landscape of Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment, including recently approved and emerging disease-modifying therapies. She will also present research priorities and policy perspectives from the Alzheimer’s Association, including global efforts to prevent dementia. These include the World Wide FINGERS (WW-FINGERS) network, a global consortium that aims to reduce dementia risk and prevent cognitive decline through multidomain lifestyle interventions.

Pre-Lecture Poster Session & Art Exhibit: 

From 3 to 4 p.m., refreshments will be served alongside a poster session highlighting the work of Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health. The event will also feature an art exhibit showcasing work created by older adult community members and participants in outreach and related programs.

Learning Objectives

• Review current FDA-approved and emerging therapies for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
• Compare national and global strategies to improve the diagnosis of dementia and address prevention.
• Identify key priorities, gaps, and future directions in Alzheimer's disease prevention, clinical care, and policy.
• ‌Understand crucial global collaborators spanning regional networks, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Disclosures

• Planners: Bruce L. Miller, MD; Howard J. Rosen, MD; Anil Vora; and Laura Wise have stated they have no relationships to disclose.
• Speaker: Maria C. Carrillo, PhD, has stated she has no relationships to disclose.

Accreditation: The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation: UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit is inclusive of all Edward and Pearl Fein Memory and Aging Center Grand Rounds sessions offered from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. (1 credit per each 1-hour grand rounds session throughout the year).

Virtual attendees must register for this event. Grand Rounds presentations are for educational purposes and intended for a professional audience with a terminal degree. This activity is not commercially supported.