Scientific Sessions

The AAIC experience is defined by a diverse scientific program that offers more than 800 podium presentations focusing on basic science and pathogenesis, biomarkers, clinical manifestations, drug development, public health, and dementia care, as well as more than 4,000 posters on the latest dementia research.

ASK! Sessions

Join plenary speakers and award winners in the Exhibit Hall to ask questions and discuss their work.

Clinical Pearls

These sessions have been identified as most applicable to the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's and other dementias in a clinical practice setting. Learn more about clinician-focused education at AAIC.

Clinical Toolbox Sessions

These educational sessions are designed to enhance clinical knowledge, foster collaboration across disciplines and ensure that participants are informed of the latest advancements and best practices within their field. Learn more about clinician-focused education at AAIC.

Developing Topics Sessions

Developing Topics Sessions include late-breaking research shared for the first time at AAIC. Specifically, research findings that would not have been available by the general abstract submission deadline.

Emerging Concepts in Basic Science

The Emerging Concepts series is an innovative aspect of the AAIC program designed specifically to explore basic dementia science. Learn more about these sessions.

Featured Research Sessions

Featured Research Sessions (FRS) debut and discuss innovative and impactful research findings, drawing together multiple studies that share a common focus.

Lightning Presentation Round

Lightning Presentation Rounds comprise four-minute presentations from students and postdoctoral researchers.

Perspectives Sessions

Perspectives Sessions provide expert reviews of recent advances and propose a road map for the future, incorporating multiple viewpoints to stimulate original discussion and debate.

Potential Targets for AD Treatment
Translating Drug Targets from Validation Towards Clinical Candidates Within Academia
Understanding and Interpreting Clinical Meaningfulness of Trial Data in AD
Mechanisms of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in MCI and Dementia
Molecular Subtyping in ADRD to Unravel Complex Biology
Novel Biomarkers for TDP-43, FTLD-tau and Alpha-synuclein
Use of Biomarkers in an Era with Anti-amyloid Treatment
Women's Brain Health Across the Lifespan: Insights into Aging and Dementia

Plenary Sessions

Plenary Sessions address the field’s most crucial and compelling topics and are delivered by leaders in the field. Meet the plenary speakers.

Complementary Educational and Professional Development Sessions

The AAIC program features several offerings that are co-created by ISTAART members and PIAs. These events are open to all attendees, and are a great way to get more involved at AAIC and beyond.

ISTAART Intermissions

Join ISTAART’s PIAs and other professional networks for opportunities to meet peers and engage in focused conversations in key subject areas during lunch breaks in a dedicated, shared space with similar networks. Lunch and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sunday, July 27

Bringing Together the Future: Networking and Peer-Support for Early- and Mid-Career Researchers (PEERs)
Alzheimer Disease Research Center Early Career Networking
Black Men's Brain Health Emerging Scholars and Mentors Networking
The Include Network: Addressing Global Disparities in Language-Based Brain Health Research
Funding Opportunities in ADRD at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/NIH

Monday, July 28

Health Services Researchers in ADRD: Networking Session
Atypical Alzheimer's Disease Joint Clinical- & PCA-Focused Workgroup
Neuromodulatory Subcortical Systems PIA Networking
South Asian Research Association for Neurodegenerative Disorders (SARANG)
LGBTQIA+ Individuals with ADRD, Their Support Systems, and the Science That Serves Them

Tuesday, July 29

Stronger Together: Improving Brain Health Equity For Indigenous Peoples Through Cognitive Resilience Measures
Network of Brazilian Researchers and Clinicians
NiChart: A Neuroimaging Platform for AI-based Precision Medicine
Comorbidity & Multimorbidity in Dementia
Peripheral and Central Physiological Markers for the Detection and Monitoring of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Wednesday, July 30

Sensory Health and Cognition PIA: Collaborative White Paper Planning Session
Neuropsychiatric Syndromes PIA and the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry - Meet, Mingle and Get Involved
Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy
Health Policy PIA Networking
Posttraumatic Neurodegeneration Interest Group
Biofluid Based Biomarkers PIA: Extracellular Vesicles Working Group Networking

ISTAART Skills Workshops

ISTAART Skills Workshops are one-hour interactive workshops over lunch, which are tailored to early career researchers and focus on both hard skills and soft skills. These workshops are open to all who are registered for the main AAIC conference, but seating is limited.