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Catchup – Salon – Latest Advancements in Drugs for Dementia
July 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A weekly gathering to discuss careers and research topics, inspired by 17th and 18th century salons from Paris, with a modern twist. These sessions combine livestreams, guest speakers and group chat to exchange ideas, challenge, influence, inspire and educate.
In this session we talk about Latest Advancements in Drugs for Dementia.
Recent advancements in Alzheimer’s disease treatments have focused on a new class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies, which target the amyloid plaques believed to play a critical role in the disease’s progression. Two notable drugs in this category are lecanemab and donanemab. However, they come with potential risks, such as brain swelling and microhemorrhages, and require careful monitoring. Their introduction into clinical practice offers hope but also underscores the need for ongoing research to optimise safety and efficacy. So what else is on the horizon? When will these drugs come? How do they work? Are they worth the risk? Let’s get into it, and discuss in the Salon.
Speakers
Dr Amanda Heslegrave – is Co-Lead of fluid biomarker laboratory and the Biomarker Factory in the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London. Amanda works with Professor Henrik Zetterberg researching biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases. Blood Biomarkers have been seen as a key element to support delivery of new treatments, and this is a major focus on Amanda’s work.
Ayesha Amjad – is a Pharmacist. She has recenlty completed as MSc pharmacology and drug discovery from Coventry University, and is currently working as a Research Associate in Neuroscience in University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, in addition to being a Research Associate in molecular modelling in Coventry University.
Programme
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