Dementia and Alzheimer Disease

The chief medical officer and head of Research & Development at Cognition Therapeutics discussed data from the phase 2 proof-of-concept SHINE study assessing CT1812, a small molecule oligomer antagonist, in early-stage Alzheimer disease.

The professor of human genetics at the University of Miami talked about the Alzheimer's Disease Sequencing Project which aims to provide diverse genetic data to identify therapeutic targets for Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]

The chairman and chief executive officer at Biomed provided insight on the hypothesis behind a new phase 3 study assessing NA-831, an agent with neurogenesis effects, with lecanemab, a previously approved drug for Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

The Jerold B. Katz professor of neurology and neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medicine talked about a recent study that revealed patients who appeared unresponsive to verbal commands in vegetative or minimally conscious states retained high cognitive function. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The professor of neurology and Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Chair at the Jackson Laboratory discussed the emerging importance of microglia in the context of Alzheimer disease research and its potential implications for clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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The director of the Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Cleveland Clinic discussed new diagnostic techniques that show promise for advancing the understanding of brain pathologies like Alzheimer and Lewy Body diseases. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of the Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Cleveland Clinic talked about challenges of accurately diagnosing dementia with Lewy bodies as well as new methods that show promise in guiding treatment. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Peter Vanderklish, PhD, chief science officer at Spingogenix, commented on a recently initiated phase 2 trial assessing investigational SPG302, a synaptic-regenerative agent in development for Alzheimer disease.

The CEO and cofounder at Advanced Brain Monitoring talked about a study presented at AAIC 2024 that explored the use of EEG biomarkers to differentiate between Alzheimer disease and frontotemporal dementia.

The CEO and cofounder at Advanced Brain Monitoring talked about how the early diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia is often mistaken for Alzheimer disease, but advancements in neuropsychological assessments and biomarker identification may improve accuracy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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The CEO and cofounder at Advanced Brain Monitoring discussed using EEG-based biomarkers to identify early markers that predict cognitive decline and aid in differential diagnosis for neurodegenerative diseases. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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The head of Global Medical for Neuropsychiatry and Alzheimer Disease at Biogen commented on challenges with conducting effective trials for Alzheimer disease and the potential research opportunities with newly approved novel treatments. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The CEO and cofounder at Advanced Brain Monitoring talked about how exploring electroencephalography patterns can help differentiate between Alzheimer disease, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Anavex Life Sciences intends to submit a full regulatory application for blarcamesine as a potential treatment for AD in Europe by Q4 2024.

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The positive data from this Phase 1a trial will inform the dosing for the upcoming Phase 1b portion in patients with AD, expected to commence in the second half of 2024.

A duo of experts highlighted the need for further studies on the exploration of how exposure to wildfire particulate matter impacts neurodegenerative diseases. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The director of the Brain Health Observatory at the University of Southern California discussed how blood tests for Alzheimer disease could significantly reduce diagnostic wait times and improve treatment monitoring. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The personalized medicine lead at Linus Health provided clarity on a new outcome measure that captures various perspectives about what matters to individuals and their brain health.

Treatment of the first randomized patient with preclinical Alzheimer disease in the phase 2b ReTain trial assessing JNJ-2056 is anticipated in the third quarter of 2024.

The head of Global Medical for Neuropsychiatry and Alzheimer Disease at Biogen provided perspective on the promising development of BIIB080, a treatment thought to work by reducing forms of tau protein. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Lecanemab, an antiamyloid medication, was previously approved for the treatment of AD in the US in June 2023.

The professor of neurology and Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Chair at the Jackson Laboratory provided context on a presentation from AAIC 2024 highlighting the ways genetics can impact microglia function and its relation to Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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Using plasma p-tau217 shows promise as an effective, less invasive pre-screening method for identifying amyloid-β positive individuals in Alzheimer disease clinical trials.

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