July 2004

Alzheimer's Association

Media advisory — Save the date July 18-22, 2004, Philadelphia

The Alzheimer's Association invites you to the world's largest research conference on Alzheimer's disease

Join leading experts from around the world to learn about groundbreaking research into the causes, prevention, progression, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association, The 9th International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders takes place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from July 18-22, 2004.

For full information about the conference, including news conferences, plenary sessions, and news media registration, please visit www.alz.org/internationalconference/media.htm.

News Briefing Topics & Times

Sunday, July 18

Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease: Expediting the Process (8:45 am)
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Is it Pre-Alzheimer's? (12:30 pm)

Monday, July 19

From Hopeless to Hopeful: Alzheimer Progress and Outlook (7:45 am)
Lifestyle Risk Factors in Alzheimer's Disease (12:30 pm)

Tuesday, July 20

Alzheimer Risk Factors: The Head/Heart Connection (7:45 am)
Observing Alzheimer's in the Living Brain (12:30 pm)

Wednesday, July 21

Cultural Issues in Alzheimer Research, Risk and Diagnosis (7:45 am)
New Treatment Direction: Anti-Amyloid Therapies (12:30 pm)

Thursday, July 22

Late Breaking Topics In Alzheimer's Disease (7:45 am)

Reporters will have opportunities to conduct face-to-face interviews to learn more about:

Treatments
Risk factors
Possible prevention strategies
Early detection/Early intervention
Causes and disease mechanisms
Care issues

Additional Contact Information:
Niles Frantz, Alzheimer's Association: 312-335-5777, niles.frantz@alz.org
Alzheimer's Association media line: 312-335-4078, media@alz.org
On-site press room, July 18-22: 215-418-2054
Website: www.alz.org/internationalconference/media.htm.

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