UNDERSTANDING THE EVOLUTION OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Presented by
Marilyn S. Albert, Ph.D.
Director, Division of Cognitive Neuroscience, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University
Co-Director of the John Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Professor of Neurology, and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Date:
Saturday
November 4, 2006
Houston, Texas
Co-sponsored by
The Michael E. DeBakey
VA Medical Center
and
The Houston Neuropsychological
Society
Location:
Main Auditorium (4th floor)
Michael E. DeBakey
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas
Program Director:
Jeffrey Lindeman, Psy.D.
For Further Information:
The Houston Neuropsychological Society
C/O Jennie Rexer, Ph.D., HNS Secretary,
7707 Fannin, Suite 270
Houston, TX 77054
713-799-2818
HNS Website: www.houstonneuropsych.org
PROGRAM
8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am Welcome by Jeffrey Lindeman, Psy.D.,
HNS Symposium Program Director
Marilyn S. Albert, Ph.D. will present:
9:00 Evolving Concepts of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
10:15 Coffee Break
10:30 Neuropsychological Findings in Patients with AD and MCI
11:45 Questions
Noon Lunch
1:00 pm Relationship of Imaging Measures and Neuropsychological Assessment in AD and MCI
2:30 Coffee Break
2:45 Role of Genetics and Neuropsychological Findings in AD
and MCI
3:30 Questions
4:00 Adjournment
(Topics/program schedule subject to change)
Objectives
The participant should gain an understanding of:
1. The concepts of MCI and Alzheimer’s Disease
2. The neuropsychological findings in patients with AD and MCI and their relationship to imaging measures
3. The role of genetics and neuropsychological findings in AD and MCI
OTHER INFORMATION
Faculty will disclose whether one or more of the following potential conflicts of interest exist which could relate to the topic(s) presented: honorarium/expenses, grants, a consultant role, speaker’s bureau member, stock ownership, or other special relationships.
Poster Competition
A poster competition ($500 cash prize) for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, as part of the Muriel D. Lezak Research Reward, also will be held at the symposium. Entrants are eligible for reduced cost for the symposium ($25.00). Instructions and registration forms for this opportunity are available at the HNS website, at www.houstonneuropsych.org. Specific questions can be addressed to Paul Cirino, Ph.D., at or 832-842-2002.
Educational Methods
Lectures, course syllabus, case presentations, questions, and answers.
Target Audience
Neuropsychologists, Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Diagnosticians, Physiatrists and other rehabilitation professionals, Neurologists, Gerontologists, and other Physicians.
Evaluation
Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.
Accreditation
The Houston Neuropsychological Society designates this Continuing Education Activity for a maximum of 6 CE Hours/Credits. The Houston Neuropsychological Association is approved by The American Psychological Association to offer Continuing Education for Psychologists. Certificates of attendance will be available for other professionals. The Houston Neuropsychological Society maintains responsibility for the program.
Location
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd., between Old Spanish Trail (OST), Almeda Rd, and Cambridge Rd, a few blocks east of the Texas Medical Center. Please use the OST entrance, and park in the main parking areas (F, G, H, I, J & K). Upon entering the VA Medical Center through the main entrance, there will be signage posted to the auditorium. The symposium will be held in the 4th floor Main Auditorium.
Fee, Registration, and Confirmation Information
Payment must be made in U.S. funds, payable to the Houston Neuropsychological Society. A continental breakfast, box lunch, and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee. Seating will be limited! Pre-registration deadline is Monday, October 30th. Your pre-registration will be confirmed via email. Otherwise, you may register at the door, if space permits.
The Houston Neuropsychological Society reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available.
Registration
Name ______
Last First MI Degree/Licensure
Address ______
City ______State ______
Zip Code ______
Phone ______
(Please include area code)
Email ______
Registration Fees (please indicate):
$150.00 Non-HNS Member
$120.00 HNS Member
$50.00 Students, post-docs, residents, interns
$25.00 Students, post-docs, residents, interns (with poster submission)
$150.00 All on-site registrants
Please make checks payable to the Houston Neuropsychological Society and mail registration form and payment to:
HNS Symposium
C/O Jennie Rexer, Ph.D.,
HNS Secretary
7707 Fannin, Suite 270
Houston, TX 77054
Please check here if special assistance is needed
Cancellation / Refund Policy
The Houston Neuropsychological Society (HNS) reserves the right to conduct this symposium based on meeting a minimum enrollment and to cancel this symposium not less than 5 working days prior to the scheduled program date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary. Each registrant will be notified at the contact number indicated on the registration form followed by written notification. In the case of symposium cancellation, registration fees paid will be refunded in full. However, HNS is not responsible for any other costs incurred such as airline, car rental, or hotel charges, including penalties.