Press Room
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Press Releases
July 20, 2011
Research Advances from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2011
- Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association® Welcomes President Nicolas Sarkozy to International Conference
- Alzheimer's Association
International Study of Genetic Alzheimer's Disease Gives Clues to Presymptomatic Detection and Progression of the Disease
- Alzheimer's Association
International Survey Reveals Attitudes Towards Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Treatment
- Alzheimer's Association
Late Breaking Research Results from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2011
- Alzheimer's Association
July 19, 2011
New Studies Underscore Global Importance of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease Continuum
- Alzheimer's Association
New Global Model of Alzheimer's Risk Suggests a 25 Percent Reduction in Presumed Risk Factors Could Lower Alzheimer's Cases by 3 Million Worldwide
- Alzheimer's Association
July 18, 2011
Women at the Center of the Global Alzheimer's Epidemic
- Alzheimer's Association
Brain Injury May More Than Double Dementia Risk in Older Veterans
- Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch™ Connects More Than 2,500 People with Alzheimer's Clinical Trials Nationwide
- Alzheimer's Association
July 17, 2011
Two Studies Advance Global Standardization of Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Association
Falls May Indicate Earliest Stages of Alzheimer's and Need for Further Evaluation
- Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association Presents Lifetime Achievement Awards to Four Researchers
- Alzheimer's Association
Video
View all Press Briefing and interview video at AAIC.
Watch his Excellency Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France,
address the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC).
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Embargo policy
All materials presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2011 (AAIC) are embargoed for publication and broadcast until the officially scheduled date and time of presentation at the conference, unless the Alzheimer's Association provides written notice of change of date and/or time in advance.
All news media representatives, scientists and their funders, and exhibitors/sponsors agree to be bound by the embargoes and release times stated on news releases and other news materials issued by the Alzheimer's Association and AAIC 2011.
If a reporter or news media outlet breaks an AAIC 2011 news embargo, the Alzheimer's Association reserves the right to revoke their press access and credentials for the current event and future Alzheimer's Association conferences and events.
Press Office
Hours of Operation:
Saturday, July 16
Sunday, July 17
Monday, July 18
Tuesday, July 19
Wednesday, July 20
Thursday, July 21 |
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
7 a.m.–5 p.m.
7 a.m.–5 p.m.
7 a.m.–5 p.m.
7 a.m.–12 p.m. |
News Briefing Schedule
Sunday July 17
7-8 a.m. - Two Emerging Possibilities for Early Detection
1–2 p.m. - Global Collaboration and Biomarker Standardization
Monday, July 18
7:30-8:30 a.m. - Brain Injury, Sports and Alzheimer's/Dementia Risk
Tuesday, July 19
7:30–8:30 a.m. - Global Impact of Reducing Alzheimer's Risk Factors
Wednesday, July 20
7:30–8:30 a.m. - Developing Topics ("Late Breakers")
1-2 p.m. - Interim Results from the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network
Video/photo regulations
Filming and photography in the AAIC 2011 Exhibit Hall/poster area are prohibited.
Television, video crews and still photographers covering the meeting are required to check-in immediately at the Press Office each day.
Television, video crews and still photographers must be accompanied by an Alzheimer's Association public relations representative at all times when shooting inside AAIC 2011. Shooting schedules should be provided in advance to ensure Press Office staff availability.
Scientific papers & visuals
Journalists who want to view and reproduce posters, slides, graphs and other visuals to illustrate news coverage must have the presenters' permission. Press Office staff will assist with requests to obtain and use such materials.
Scientific presentations/plenary sessions
As a courtesy to presenters, television and video crews and photographers must obtain permission of the speaker and moderator before shooting presentations. Television and video crews may not use artificial lights during presentations. Lights may be used only before the session begins or after it concludes. Flash photography during scientific presentations and plenary sessions is not allowed.
Internet/telephone availability
High-speed lines and/or wireless service for access to the Internet will be available to journalists in the Press Office on a first-come, first-served basis.
Telephones will be provided to journalists in the Press Office on a first-come, first-served basis. A credit card or calling card is required for all calls.
Changes in news media guidelines
These policies are subject to change at any time.
Media Guidelines
AAIC 2011 news media contacts
Alzheimer's Association Public Relations Department (U.S.)
Phone: +1.312.335.4078
E-mail: media@alz.org
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