On 14 October 2020, Alzheimer Bulgaria held its first “Meet the Expert” webinar with Liana Apostolova. Dr Apostolova presented the latest results of her research related to early-onset (a.k.a. young-onset) Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and the genetic biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Dr Apostolova is a professor of Neurology, Radiology and Genetics at Indiana University Medical School, Indianapolis, United States (US). Her research focuses on the early symptomatic and pre-symptomatic stages of AD. In the interactive discussion that followed the webinar, she answered participants’ questions from the fields of science and medicine, as well as addressing a number of issues raised by carers
Some of the topics covered in the discussion were:
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current hypothesis regarding the causes of AD, and related therapies
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use of digital tools by people with dementia and their carers
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research activities during COVID-19 in the US and the challenges of social isolation during the pandemic
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genetics of dementia
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dementia prevention, interventions and care
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clinical diagnosis and the use of imaging and fluid biomarkers
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dementia-related personality changes
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sex and gender differences in AD dementia
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dietary and lifestyle factors and cognitive impairment.
A video recording of the discussion with Dr Apostolova can be viewed here: YouTube channel of the Alzheimer Bulgaria Association
Due to the high level of interest from the audience, Alzheimer Bulgaria will organise a “Meet the Expert” webinar series with Dr Apostolova. For information about this, keep an eye on Alzheimer Bulgaria’s Facebook page: Гражданско Сдружение Алцхаймер-България - Home (facebook.com)
Find out more about Liana Apostolova: Liana G. Apostolova, MS, MD, FAAN (iu.edu)
