Ageing, Dementia and Cognitive Impairment - new perspectives in research practice and caring
29 November 2006
Programme
9.45: Arrival, Registration, Coffee
10.10: Welcome, Dr Paul Johnson, Managing Director, Eli Lilly
10.20 Introduction to the Day, Chair, Dr Alan Palmer, Pharmidex Phamaceutical Services Ltd
10.25: Overview of neurological changes in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Dr Eric Karran, Eli Lilly Research
10.50: New approaches to diagnostics, Dr Ian Pike, Proteome Sciences
11.15: Coffee
11.35: Therapeutic Strategies for Alzheimer's Disease, Dr Phil Szeckeres, Eli Lilly
12.00: Role of diet in memory and cognition, Dr Jeremy Spencer, The University of Reading
12.25: Automated assessment of cognition function in age-related disorders and the dementias, Professor Keith Wesnes, Cognitive Drug Research
12.50: Discussion
13:00: Buffet Lunch and display of posters
14:15: Opening Remarks, Chair: Dr Susanne Sorensen, Head of Research, Alzheimer's Society.
14.25: Co-ordinating ageing research in the UK , Professor Peter Lansley, Director, SPARC
14.40: Caring for people with dementia, Diane Thomas, Trainer of carers for Alzheimer's patients, and Jackie Husk, a carer
15.05: Opening doors to independence, Sarah Vallelly, Housing 21 and Simon Evans, University of West of England
15.30: Stimulating memories for patients and their carers, Dr Arlene Astell, St Andrews University
15.55: Comments from the Host, Dr Mike O'Neill, Eli Lilly
16.05: Tea
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