GENERAL SESSIONS 9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Opening Remarks/Conference Overview |
9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Session 1: Keynote Session: A Global Update on Alzheimer’s Research
Carl V. Hill, PhD, MPH – Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Alzheimer’s Association, Washington D.C.
- Discuss global advances in Alzheimer’s and dementia research with a focus on early detection and diagnosis, advances in clinical trials, and treatment interventions.
- Describe various areas of focus including biomarkers, neuroimaging therapies, and retinal imaging.
- Discuss evidenced – based lifestyle interventions and pharmaceutical advances.
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10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Break/Virtual Exhibits Open |
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Session 2: Research 101: Understanding Clinical Research Beverly Gwen Windham, MD – Professor of Clinical Geriatrics and Gerontology, Director of Neuroepidemiology Research Core, The MIND Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS Stacee Naylor, MSN, RN, CCRP– Director of Clinical Research Operations, The MIND Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS Hilliard Lackey III, PhD - Panelist – Participant, Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study, Jackson, MS Noel Daniels – Panelist – Participant, Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) Study, Jackson, MS- Define types of clinical research, ethical considerations and how safety of research participants is protected for participants.
- Recognize ways to promote research recruitment and diversity.
- Identify strategies to discern validity of research findings and new treatments.
- Explore benefits and risks of research participation including ethical and cultural considerations and diversity from a participant perspective.
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12:45p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
1:30 p.m.- 1:45 p.m. | Virtual Exhibits open |
GENERAL SESSION 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Session 3: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Kim Tarver, MD, - Moderator – Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Director of Clinical Services, The MIND Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS Ardarian Pierre, MD – Panelist – Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, The MIND Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS Sonya Shipley, MD – Panelist – Associate Professor, Family Medicine, The MIND Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS Gabe Ibarra, PA-C – Panelist – Physician Assistant, St. Dominic Health Systems, Canton, MS Cynthia Armstrong, PhD – Panelist – Caregiver University Alumna, Retired Educator, Entrepreneur, Jackson, MS
- Identify domains of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia where racial and ethnic disparities exist.
- Explore inequities within communities of color in Mississippi including Alzheimer’s and dementia prevalence.
- Identify barriers to preventative and medical care access. Discuss disparities in research.
- Identify strategies to promote early detection and treatment in communities of color.
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3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Virtual Exhibits Open |
ON-DEMAND SESSIONS 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | On-Demand Viewing – Participant choice |
5:15 p.m. | Meeting Concludes – Dinner on your own |