Alzheimer's disease research progress in the Mediterranean region: The Alzheimer's Association International Conference Satellite Symposium
Alzheimers Dement. 2022 Oct;18(10):1957-1968. doi: 10.1002/alz.12588. Epub 2022 Feb 20.
ABSTRACT
As research and services in the Mediterranean region continue to increase, so do opportunities for global collaboration. To support such collaborations, the Alzheimer's Association was due to hold its seventh Alzheimer's Association International Conference Satellite Symposium in Athens, Greece in 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was held virtually, which enabled attendees from around the world to hear about research efforts in Greece and the surrounding Mediterranean countries. Research updates spanned understanding the biology of, treatments for, and care of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD_ and other dementias. Researchers in the Mediterranean region have outlined the local epidemiology of AD and dementia, and have identified regional populations that may expedite genetic studies. Development of biomarkers is expected to aid early and accurate diagnosis. Numerous efforts have been made to develop culturally specific interventions to both reduce risk of dementia, and to improve quality of life for people living with dementia.
PMID:35184367 | DOI:10.1002/alz.12588
Authors
![Claire Sexton](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Sexton_Claire%20%284%29.jpg?h=491028c3&itok=DtcbDlY2)
Claire Sexton, DPhil
Neuroscientist
![Eleonore Bayen](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/EleonoreBayen.jpg?h=b5b8c5e1&itok=hWtBbcre)
Eléonore Bayen, MD, PhD
Neurologist, Researcher
![Hany Ibrahim](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Hany%20Ibrahim.jpg?h=97d83ba5&itok=zPqDGeuf)
Hany Ibrahim, MD, MSc, PhD
Consultant Geriatrician, Senior Lecturer
![Agustín Ibáñez,](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Agustin-resized.jpg?h=ad4dead1&itok=s-eQo7_6)
Agustín Ibáñez, PhD
Neuroscientist
![Elissaios Karageorgiou](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Elissaios%20Karageorgiou.jpg?h=79bc1c84&itok=QQDavuXe)
Elissaios Karageorgiou
Behavioral & Sleep Neurologist
![Iracema Leroi](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/iracema_leroi.jpg?h=87136cbf&itok=7wZy3PzU)
Iracema Leroi, MD, FRCPC, MRCPsych
Professor in Geriatric Psychiatry
![Ioannis Tarnanas](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Ioannis%20Tarnanas%202%20%281%29.jpg?h=ec676e8c&itok=Y7X6XIaY)
Ioannis Tarnanas, PhD, MSc
Neuroscientist
![Stelios Zygouris](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Stelios%20Zygouris.jpg?h=e1036815&itok=LjhiEaC4)
Stelios Zygouris, PhD
Neuropsychologist