Let's Talk Neuroscience: New Treatments for Dementia -- Are We There Yet?

Curious about a neuroscience topic you hear about every day? Join physicians from the University of Alberta's Department of Neuroscience for practical, easy to understand conversations about common health concerns, prevention, and what to watch for. Sessions are designed to support health literacy by sharing reliable, evidence-informed information for the public. Please note that these presentations are intended for general education only. Presenters are unable to provide medical advice or discuss individual health concerns. * November's topic topic: New Treatments for Dementia: Are We There Yet? Have you heard the news? Two new Alzheimer disease treatments have recently been approved for use in Canada. These drugs target beta amyloid, one of the proteins that builds up in the brain of patients with Alzheimer's disease. These drugs are very effective at getting rid of the protein, but they are far from a cure. Come learn how these drugs may represent the start of a new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease, but why we still have a long way to go. Presenter biography: Dr. Valerie Sim describes herself as a scientist who practices medicine to support her music habit. By day, she is a neuroscientist and clinical neurologist at the University of Alberta, where she runs a research lab devoted to understanding how misfolded proteins can cause dementia. She loves talking about the science of protein misfolding (see her TEDx talk for more…). She also cares for patients with a variety of neurological disorders, including dementia, and teaches medical students and residents how to diagnose and help people with neurological problems. By night, she is a violinist, violist, pianist and composer, performing with many local ensembles and internationally with the World Doctor’s Orchestra.

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