Fall ’23 Symposium – Thursday, September 21st 2023 – (Alzheimer’s Day)

Alzheimer’s disease – Research and Emerging Treatments

Renowned behavioral neurologist in the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program, Marwan Sabbagh, MD, FAAN, and professor in the Department of Translational Neuroscience, Rita Sattler, MSc, PhD, will host a hybrid, in-person and virtual, symposium which focuses on the current advancements of Alzheimer’s research and emerging treatments.
Symposium content is curated towards caregivers.

Spring ‘24 Symposium – March 2024

Lewy Body Dementia – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Director of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center and Bob & Renee Parsons Chair of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Holly Shill, MD, and professor in the Department of Translational Neuroscience, Rita Sattler, MSc, Ph will host a hybrid (in-person and virtual) symposium which will focus on the causes, symptoms, and treatments related to Lewy body dementia (LBD).
Symposium content is curated for caregivers.

Brain Health Workshop and Community Memory Screening Opportunities Below

As leading experts in the field of brain health and memory disorders, a physician at Barrow Neurological Institute's Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program will discuss changes in memory and brain function that occur as we age. Participants will learn about lifestyle habits that support healthy aging and overall brain health.

Participants may also schedule a 30-minute virtual memory screening with a member of the Barrow Neurological Institute team following the workshop. The memory screening consists of a series of questions that evaluate memory and other thinking skills.

*Memory screening are for informational purposes only, and it is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. There is no charge for this service; we do not collect insurance information, and all the results will be confidential.

Brain Health Workshops will be held by following members of the Alzheimer’s & Memory Disorders Program:

August 2023
Parunyou Julayanont, MD - Behavioral neurologist in the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program and an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute

October 2023
Amy McLean, DNP – Nurse Practitioner for the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Division

February 2024
Yonas E. Geda, MD, MSc – Professor, and Program Director, Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship Program Department of Neurology At Barrow Neurological Institute

May 2024
Anna D. Burke, MD – Karsten Solheim Chair for Dementia, Director of the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Division and Director of Neuropsychiatry Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute