Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
- Education:
- All Education | Live Webinar
- CEC Category:
- Clinical Medicine
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
Description
Title: Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
Presenter: Courtney Kloske, PhD
Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET
Credit: 1 Clinical Medicine (CM)
Description:
Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with nearly 7 million people living with the disease in the US alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These advances are leading to great strides in strategies for prevention, detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. The Alzheimer’s Association is a global leader in research, mobilizing the field to advance the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
This presentation is intended for clinical audiences interested in learning more about the latest Alzheimer’s and dementia research.
Learning Objectives:
- Landscape of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Science: The learner will take away basic facts and figures regarding Alzheimer's and other dementias.
- Highlights in Early Detection and Diagnosis: The learner will be able to describe why early detection and diagnosis are important. The learner will be able to define biomarkers, why they are needed, and some of the ways biomarkers are used in dementia research.
- Latest Advances in Clinical Trials, Treatments and Lifestyle Interventions: The learner will discover the diversity in therapeutic approaches currently under investigation, and will be able to list advances in clinical trials, treatments and/or lifestyle interventions.
- Risk Reduction: The learner will be able to name modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's and other dementia.
- Alzheimer’s Association initiatives and how you can get involved: The learner will be able to learn more about the Alzheimer’s Association's role in accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Speaker
Courtney Kloske, PhD Related Seminars and Products
Director, Scientific Engagement
Alzheimer’s Association
Courtney Kloske, Ph.D., is director, Scientific Engagement, for the Alzheimer's Association, where she leads efforts to accelerate the organization's scientific agenda by creating and delivering ongoing research education. She engages with Association chapters nationwide, informing staff and the public of scientific initiatives and the organization's role in advancing research to improve the lives of all those facing Alzheimer's and other dementias. She is also passionate about engaging early career researchers to support the next generation of dementia researchers.
Dr. Kloske holds a Ph.D. in physiology from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Auburn University.