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The latest Alzheimer's Research
When: Tuesday 31st May 2011 - 11.30am - 4pm
Where: Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AU
Join us for free short talks short talks about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, current treatments and latest research. The talks are for people with dementia, their carers, professionals working in the dementia care field and anyone who wants to know more.
Everyone is welcome to the event, but you need to book a place in advance. To book your free place, or if you have a question you’d like answered on the day, please email your details to thomasc24@cardiff.ac.uk or call 02920 743 427 / 02920 434 960.
Programme
11.00am Registration
11.30am Dr Susanne Sorenson, Head of Research, Alzheimer’s Society - Welcome and introduction to the day
11.45am Patricia Best, Alzheimer’s Society Research Network - Quality Research in Dementia
12midday Dr Simon Ridley, Head of Research, Alzheimer’s Research UK - Funding World Class Dementia Research
12.30pm Lunch and Networking
1.15pm Professor Julie Williams, Cardiff University - Understanding the genetic architecture of Alzheimer’s disease
1.45pm Professor Paul Francis, Kings College London - Brains for Dementia Research
2.15pm Tea & Coffee
2.45pm Dr. Tony Bayer, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Cardiff University - Developments in Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
3.15pm Panel’s Question Time
3.45pm Dr Susanne Sorenson, Closing Remarks