Latinos & Alzheimer’s Symposium

About the Symposium

In its fourth year, the Latinos & Alzheimer’s Symposium brought together researchers, clinicians and dementia care professionals who work with Hispanic and Latino/a/e/x populations.

Latinos & Alzheimer’s Symposium presented an opportunity for early career researchers especially to learn about the latest research, network and become a part of the community of clinicians, care professionals and scientists working to advance dementia science and care in Hispanic and Latino/a/e/x populations.

View the 2024 conference program.

Addressing the Disparities in Dementia Risk, Early Detection and Care

Latinos & Alzheimer's Symposium covered topics such as culture, bilingualism and cognition; novel approaches to improve caregiving and caregiving support; ongoing clinical trials for Latino/a/e/x individuals; recruitment of Latino/a/e/x participants to research and clinical trials; biomarkers in Latino/a/e/x populations; and access to new therapies.

Topic areas included:

• Basic science and pathogenesis.
• Biomarkers.
• Clinical manifestations.
• Dementia care and psychosocial factors
• Dementia care practice.
• Drug development.
• Public health.
• Multidisciplinary.

Scientific Program Committee

• Maria Corrada, chair
• Yakeel T. Quiroz, chair
• Maria P. Aranda
• Marcia Jimenez
• Melissa Lamar
• Luis Medina
• Doris Molina-Henry
• Jaime Perales Puchalt
• Yarissa Reyes
• Vanessa Sepulveda
• Idaly Velez-Uribe
• Irving Vega

Sponsor

Companies interested in sponsoring future conferences can contact Tommy Morris, senior director of Corporate Initiatives, at tomorris@alz.org.

Appropriate Conduct Policy

Latinos & Alzheimer's Symposium aims to provide a safe, equitable, and accessible experience for all conference participants.

Read the full Statement of Appropriate Conduct (PDF).

Contact

General questions: LatinosSymposium@alz.org
Media questions: media@alz.org