Krembil Brain Institute Neuroscience Rounds

University of Toronto Silversides Lecture 2023

Open to the Scientific Community Only

HYBRID Format: In-person at Toronto Western Hospital at 6FP-103 Conference Room & broadcasted on Zoom

Title: Considerations For Implementing Blood-Based Biomarkers For The Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease in Primary & Secondary Care

Session Chair: Dr. Susan Fox

Speaker: 
Michelle Mielke, PhD 
Chair, Department of Epidemiology & Prevention, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Department of Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the current state of clinically available Alzheimer’s related blood-based biomarkers
2. Identify specific comorbidities that may affect the interpretation of blood-based Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers
3. Identify barriers to the implementation of blood-based biomarkers in primary care

Zoom Info:
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Meeting ID: 876-7574-2220
Password: 104133