- 2009-09-11
For the second year in a row, the Memory Disorders Program will field a team to participate in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk, scheduled to take place on Oct. 17, 2009 on the National Mall. We welcome all interested walkers. Please contact Mary at (202) 687-3355 if you wish to join our team.
Please visit the Alzheimer's Association website for details regarding memory walks around the nation.
Third Annual Patient Appreciation Lunch on 11/7/09 - 2009-09-11
Where: Leavey Center, Georgetown University at 3800 Reservoir Rd, NW
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 12:00-3:00 pm
Please RSVP, including your phone number and the number of guests in your party, to Anne Schultz at (202) 687-8800 or via email to ajs235@georgetown.edu. We hope to see you there!
National Alzheimer's Gala - 2009-07-31
Memory Disorders Program research participant Robert Blackwell with Terrell Owens, professional football player for the NFL, at the National Gala benefiting the Alzheimer's Association, hosted at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2009.
ICAD July 11-16 2009, Vienna, Austria - 2009-07-31
The Alzheimer's Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) was held in Vienna, Austria from July 11-16, 2009. ICAD provides a venue for sharing cutting edge information in the field of Alzheimer's disease research. Click here to read about the announcements made at this year's ICAD.
Alzheimer's Disease: In the Media - 2009-05-19
Detecting The Signs of Alzheimer's Early. CBS News "Early Show" medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the signs of Alzheimer's Disease.
Please see video clip at the CBS News "Early Show" website.
Watch "The Alzheimer's Project" Online - 2009-05-19
Thank you to everyone who came to one of the preview showings of Part III of The Alzheimer's Project series, "Momentum in Science" here at Georgetown University.
As part of The Alzheimer's Project, HBO produced 15 supplemental films that provide an in-depth look into the scientific advances being made in research and medical understanding of the disease. "The Supplementary Series" can be viewed at HBO Documentary Films: "The Supplementary Series"
To view all or part of The Alzheimer's Project online, please visit HBO Documentary Films: The Alzheimer's Project
You're Invited! "The Alzheimer's Project" preview showings at Georgetown - 2009-04-16
The Alzheimer's Project is a four-part documentary film series co-presented by the NIH/National Institute on Aging and HBO Documentary Films. It examines groundbreaking scientific discoveries, the experiences of patients, caregivers and families, and the impact of Alzheimer's disease on society as a whole. The series debuts on HBO channels (open and free to the public for this event) on three consecutive nights: May 10, 11, and 12.
The Memory Disorders Program will host two preview showings of Part III of the series, "Momentum in Science." The program will be followed by a question and answer session led by Dr. R. Scott Turner. Memory Disorders Program clinicians and staff will be in attendance. Please join us for this exciting preview of The Alzheimer's Project Part III and discussion of scientific advances and discoveries. The screenings will take place on Monday, May 4 at 4:30 PM and Friday, May 8 at 1:30 PM at Georgetown University on the Medical School Campus. Please RSVP to Mary Stevenson at (202) 687-3355.
Please visit HBO Documentary Films: The Alzheimer's Project for more information.
Newly enrolling Phase 3 clinical trial: IGIV - 2009-02-24
We are now enrolling for a new trial titled A Phase 3 Study Evaluating Safety and Effectiveness of Immune Globulin Intravenous (IGIV 10%) for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease. The sponsors for this trial are Baxter/ADCS. More information about this clinical trial is available at [clinicaltrials.gov]: Clinical Trial NCT00818662.
For more information, please contact Alice Brown, NP at (202) 687-8117 or Anne Schultz at (202) 687-8800.
Alzheimer's Disease Information Network (AD-IN) - 2009-01-28
The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) provides the Alzheimer's Disease Information Network. From the website [adcs.org]: The Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS), in collaboration with the National Institute on Aging is developing a nationwide information network of people who are affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD), have undiagnosed memory disorders, or are interested in learning more about AD and dementia. The purpose of the information network is to educate the public about AD research and upcoming clinical research studies.
For more information, please visit the Alzheimer's Disease Information Network.
Patient Appreciation Lunch - Videos & Presentations - 2009-01-28
Again, thank you to everyone who attended the Patient Appreciation Luncheon! We were happy that so many of you could come. As requested, here are the videos and slide presentations that Dr. Turner and Dr. Aisen presented at the Luncheon. The videos are presented in QuickTime format and the slides in PowerPoint format.
- Dr. Scott Turner's Video and Slide Presentation
- Dr. Paul Aisen's Video and Slide Presentation
MDP Director Scott Turner in the Washington Post - 2009-01-28
For a recent article by Sindya Bhanoo for the Washington Post, Dr. Scott Turner, Director of the Memory Disorders Program, was interviewed concerning brain fitness in seniors: On Monday mornings, Lynne Rosenblum puts on her thinking cap. Then the recently retired Treasury Department employee drives to the Walter Reed Senior Center in Arlington for her aerobics class. Brain aerobics, that is. For the full article, please see the Washington Post article [washingtonpost.com].
Patient Appreciation Lunch - Presentations Available - 2008-12-01
Thank you to everyone who attended the Patient Appreciation Luncheon! We were happy that so many of you could come. As requested, here are the slides that Dr. Turner and Dr. Aisen presented at the Luncheon. Video of their presentations will be made available soon.
Annual Appreciation and Educational Luncheon on November 22nd - 2008-10-09
All patients and research participants with the Memory Disorders Program, and their families, are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Appreciation and Educational Luncheon. Come meet the MDP staff and hear our director, Dr. Scott Turner, and our founding director, Dr. Paul Aisen, speak about important treatment and research issues, and enjoy a great lunch!
The event will be hald at 12pm at the Georgetown University Leavey Conference Center on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008. Free parking will be available. Please RSVP by October 31st to Anne at 202-687-8800 or ajs235@georgetown.edu.
Memory Walk Photo - 2008-10-01
2008 Memory Walk! - 2008-09-29
The Memory Disorders Program staff members will be walking in the upcoming Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk on October 18, 2008. We welcome anyone who wants to join us in the walk. Please contact Anne Schultz at 202-687-8800.
Visit the Memory Walk website [alz.org] for more information about Alzheimer's Assocation Memory Walks in the region.
News from the 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) - 2008-09-27
Results from clinical trials of three potential Alzheimer's therapies were released at the ICAD 2008 held this year in Chicago. Check out the ICAD 2008 Press Release for more information about these promising new therapies for treating Alzheimer's Disease.
From the ICAD website: The 2008 Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2008) is the largest gathering of international leaders in Alzheimer research and care ever convened. At ICAD 2008, more than 5,000 researchers from 60 countries will share groundbreaking information and resources on the cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's and related disorders. As a part of the Association's research program, ICAD serves as a catalyst for generating new knowledge about dementia and fostering a vital, collegial research community.
New Director of MDP: R. Scott Turner, MD, PhD - 2008-08-03
R. Scott Turner, MD, PhD, an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of people with memory disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative dementias, and a highly regarded neuroscience researcher, has been named director of Georgetown University Medical Center's Memory Disorders Program, effective August 1, 2008. Turner's appointment by Georgetown University signifies a steadfast dedication to excellence in research, clinical trials, and patient care in the field of neurosciences...
For more information, see the full press release.
A new look! - 2008-07-14
We have redesigned our website, http://memory.georgetown.edu, to provide an updated interface that is easier to read, access and understand.
Our site will be under construction over the next few weeks, so look for new changes, particularly in the Research and Clinical Care sections.
If you have any questions or comments about our website, don't hesitate to contact us.
First Annual Memory Disorders Program Patient Appreciation and Educational Luncheon - 2008-01-28
We wish to extend a warm thank you to all who attended and made this event so successful. We were glad to see so many of our patients, research participants, and their families - and hope to see you all again next year!
Dr. Aisen's presentation is available in both audio (Windows Media) and slide (PowerPoint) formats for download.
