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Advances in Dementia Care

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The conference & who should attend

Join UCI MIND, Alzheimer’s Orange County, and Alzheimer’s Association for the 35th Annual Southern California Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference. This hybrid conference will highlight the important advances being made in the diagnosis, treatment and care for people living with dementia.

  • Educational conference open to the public – all are welcome to register
  • Sponsorship opportunities are available
  • CEUs can be added onto your registration for in-person attendees

Who should attend

Healthcare providers

Senior/social service providers

Researchers

Students

People living with dementia & their families

Prices

Early Bird: $100

Regular: $125 (after 8/06/24)

Student: $75

CEUs: $30 (in-person only)

Virtual: $75

UCI MIND

UCI MIND is one of 38 congressionally designated Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers in the nation and the only center in Orange County. For more than 30 years, UCI MIND has served at the forefront of Alzheimer’s disease research, gaining international recognition for its scientific and accomplishments.

Alzheimer’s OC

Alzheimer’s Orange County is dedicated to providing quality care and support services to the thousands of residents of Orange County who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and also partnering with local researchers to populate clinical trials to help find a cure.

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter helps families, caregivers, health care professionals, and those living with the disease by providing education and support, advocating for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia, and advancing critical research to develop new treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Each talk features a presentation followed by live Q&A

All times indicated are in Pacific Time (PT)
8:00 – 9:00 AM
REGISTRATION & RESOURCE FAIR
9:00 – 9:10 AM
Opening remarks
Jim McAleer, MPA, Alzheimer’s Orange County | Deborah Levy, Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter | Joshua Grill, PhD, University of California, Irvine
9:10 – 9:40 AM
The first approved disease targeting Alzheimer’s disease therapies
Aimee Pierce, MD, Oregon Health Sciences University
9:40 – 10:10 AM
The paradigm shift in APOE genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease
Scott Roberts, PhD, University of Michigan
10:10 – 10:40 AM
RESOURCE FAIR
10:40 – 11:10 AM
Pseudomedicine for dementia
Leigh Turner, PhD, University of California, Irvine
11:10 – 11:40 AM
The first approved treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease
Lydia Ann, MD, University of California, Irvine
11:40 – 12:10 PM
Access, accuracy, and equity in dementia diagnoses
Elena Tsoy, PhD, University of California, San Francisco
12:10 – 1:00 PM
LUNCH & RESOURCE FAIR
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
Suzanne Schindler, MD, Washington University
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Dementia CARE and the GUIDE Program
Lisa Gibbs, MD, University of California, Irvine
2:00 – 2:30 PM
RESOURCE FAIR
2:30 – 3:10 PM
Caregiver panel: Navigating the dementia journey in a changing landscape
Moderator: Joshua Grill, PhD, University of California, Irvine
3:10 – 3:15 PM
Closing remarks
Joshua Grill, PhD, University of California, Irvine

SPEAKERS

Coming soon

LOCATION

Friday, September 6, 2024

8:00 AM – 3:15 PM PT

Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

18800 Macarthur Blvd.

Irvine, CA 92612

Parking:

Your conference registration includes one-time hotel self-parking validation (not valet) per person on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Please bring your ticket inside for validation.

Room Reservations:

The Hilton Irvine offers a 10% discounted rate.

For more information about the hotel, click here.

To book your room, please call Sara Kobrin at 949.812.3728 or email her at sara.kobrin@hilton.com

FAQs

Where do I park for the event and how much is parking?

Your conference registration includes one-time hotel self-parking validation (not valet) per person on Friday, September 6, 2024. Please bring your registration email in print or on a mobile device inside to the registration booth for your validation ticket. Be sure to park in Hilton Irvine designated parking only. Cars parked in lots or structures of other businesses will not be validated.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have general questions, please email conference@mind.uci.edu or call 949.824.9896. If you have any questions pertaining to exhibitors, please email stonesj@uci.edu or call 949.824.5811.

What’s the refund policy?

Attendees can request refunds until Monday, August 23, 2024. No refunds will be given for any cancellations received after this date. A $25 administrative charge will apply for all cancellations. For questions or to request a refund, email conference@mind.uci.edu or call 949.824.9475. No half-day registrations or partial CEUs will be provided.

Do I need to provide proof of registration?

You will receive an email confirming your registration. Please present the email in print or on a mobile device at conference check-in. Professionals requiring CEUs will need to check in at the Professional Registration table. Be sure to have your license number available. Exhibitors will need to check in at the registration table upon arrival.

Are there any COVID-19 policies?

We are continuously monitoring public health updates and will notify attendees if any COVID-19 related guidance comes out. We will abide by any local and federal ordinances in place at the time of the conference.

Will I be photographed and/or recorded?

As part of the 35th Annual Southern California Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference, you may be photographed or you may be recorded on audio and/or video. These items may be used in promotion of future conferences or in other marketing related to the conference. Your in-person attendance at this event implies your consent to be photographed or recorded.

How will I know how to login for the virtual platform?

Attendees who register for the virtual component of the conference will receive an email with instructions a few days before the event with helpful information and tips for successful viewing.

What happens if my internet goes out?

UCI MIND, AlzOC, and Alzheimer’s Association Orange County Chapter shall not be held liable for any disruption in internet telecommunications during the event that is beyond the parties’ control. Technical assistance will be provided.