Advancements in dementia research, diagnostics, and care in Latin America: Highlights from the 2023 Alzheimer's Association International conference satellite symposium in Mexico City
Alzheimers Dement. 2024 May 27. doi: 10.1002/alz.13850. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: While Latin America (LatAm) is facing an increasing burden of dementia due to the rapid aging of the population, it remains underrepresented in dementia research, diagnostics, and care.
METHODS: In 2023, the Alzheimer's Association hosted its eighth satellite symposium in Mexico, highlighting emerging dementia research, priorities, and challenges within LatAm.
RESULTS: Significant initiatives in the region, including intracountry support, showcased their efforts in fostering national and international collaborations; genetic studies unveiled the unique genetic admixture in LatAm; researchers conducting emerging clinical trials discussed ongoing culturally specific interventions; and the urgent need to harmonize practices and studies, improve diagnosis and care, and use affordable biomarkers in the region was highlighted.
DISCUSSION: The myriad of topics discussed at the 2023 AAIC satellite symposium highlighted the growing research efforts in LatAm, providing valuable insights into dementia biology, genetics, epidemiology, treatment, and care.
PMID:38801124 | DOI:10.1002/alz.13850
Authors
![Adolfo Garcia 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Adolfo%20Garc%C3%ADa%20-%20Foto%2017.jpg?h=020f7c01&itok=e2SBFZEC)
Adolfo M. García, PhD
Neuroscientist
![Lea Grinberg headshot 2021](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Grinberg_Lea%20%281%29.jpg?h=a09a6676&itok=ispOx_-8)
Lea Tenenholz Grinberg, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology and Pathology
![Agustín Ibáñez,](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Agustin-resized.jpg?h=ad4dead1&itok=s-eQo7_6)
Agustín Ibáñez, PhD
Neuroscientist
![Maryenela Illanes-Manrique headshot 2022](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Illanes-Manrique%2C%20Maryenela%20%281%29.jpg?h=1ca2f2d2&itok=0GW12lbT)
Maryenela Illanes-Manrique, MD
Psychiatrist
![Jorge Guerra](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Jorge%20Guerra.jpg?h=3bbeb2bd&itok=vL0RYZ96)
Jorge Llibre Guerra, MD, MS
Behavioral Neurologist
![Bruce Miller](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Bruce%20Miller.jpg?h=3334e0bf&itok=3zITuREU)
Bruce Miller, MD
Founding Director, University of California, San Francisco
![Lorina Naci](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Lorina_Naci_2024.jpg?h=23dc2e9c&itok=4kstzUvI)
Lorina Naci, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
![Stefanie Pina Escudero 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/GBHI_2023-Conference-Photos_125%20%281%29%20%281%29.jpg?h=301bf149&itok=H795CwKR)
Stefanie Piña Escudero, MD
Geriatrician
Elisa França Resende, MD, PhD
Neurologist
![Victor Valcour](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Victor%20Valcour.jpg?h=88b1f798&itok=-hX5KIpa)
Victor Valcour, MD, PhD
Site Director, University of California, San Francisco
![Claire Sexton](/sites/default/files/styles/image_1x1_small/public/profile/Sexton_Claire%20%284%29.jpg?h=491028c3&itok=DtcbDlY2)
Claire Sexton, DPhil
Neuroscientist