Join us at the Dane County Memory Walk
The Wisconsin Comprehensive Memory Program will be walking to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care and support on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 at the Warner Park Shelter. Last year the WCMP came in 3rd and had a phenomenal showing of support. We would like to continue the show of support. Please call and let us know that you want to support your local Alzheimer's Association, or join us in the walk! Visit www.alz.org/scwisc or contact the WCMP.
Phone: (608) 263-2582 Toll free: 1-866-636-7764
Email: memory-research@medicine.wisc.edu
“Alzheimer’s Disease: Past, Present, and Future” – November 13, 2008
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, A free, annual educational lecture sponsored by the WCMP will be held at the Madison Marriott West on November 13, 2008
The seventh annual educational seminar is designed to present valuable information about the disease to physicians, professional caregivers, and the community at large. Specifically, the seminar will address the brain changes that occur over the course of the disease, clarify the currently known facts from common misunderstandings, explain new advances in early detection, as well as provide a message of hope regarding the opportunities to be involved in the advances in research being made here in Wisconsin.
The event will feature exhibit booths with local businesses and area resource organizations pertinent to the needs of Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers for one hour prior to the presentations. Key speakers for the 2008 lecture will be Dr. Sanjay Asthana, Director of the WCMP, Head of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and Director of the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) in the Madison VA Hospital. Dr. Asthana holds many other leadership positions in the field of Geriatrics and Alzheimer’s disease research.
Following the address by Dr. Asthana, Whitney Wharton, PhD, will address the present day research for the AD community discussing and clarifying misunderstandings with research and genetic testing. Dr. Wharton is a postdoctoral researcher studying women’s health, estrogen and testosterone and their influence on cognition.
The immediate future of AD prevention may potentially lie in the ability to identify plaques and tangles at an earlier stage of life, thus enhancing treatments and care of those with a family history of AD. Sterling Johnson, PhD will review new advancements in the fields of MRI imaging and other testing to further advance research and discoveries in science to aid Alzheimer’s disease research.
Reception with hor'sderves will be available before the main program.
For questions on this presentation, please contact the WCMP at 1-800-MEM-PROG.
WCMP Presentations/Speaker Requests
The WCMP staff is available to speak to your group of caregivers, professionals, or other community members about research opportunities and findings. To discuss this opportunity, please contact the WCMP staff at 608-256-1901 ext 11767, 1-800-MEM-PROG, or by e-mail at: memory-research@medicine.wisc.edu
UW/VA Madison Brain Bank Presentations/Speaker Requests
The UW/VA Madison Brain Bank staff is available to speak to your group of caregivers, professionals, or other community members about donation. To discuss this opportunity, please contact us at 608-256-1901 ext 11767 or by e-mail at: brainbank@medicine.wisc.edu.
