Greater Houston Area Alzheimer’s Disease Research Symposium - November 2, 2023

Houston, TX US
November 2, 2023

An educational and scientific event designed for Houston-area AD researchers, the Houston Area Alzheimer’s Disease Research Symposium is the perfect opportunity for scientists, clinicians, and trainees to hear the latest finding and network with local experts.

Join us on November 2, 2023 at the Houston Methodist Research Institute located in the Texas Medical Center, to hear talks by AD researchers from institutions across the southeast region of Texas. Submit an abstract by September 25 to be considered for a poster presentation during sessions featured in the afternoon.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Submit an abstract by September 25 to be considered for a poster presentation during sessions featured in the afternoon.

New this year! Up to three posters will be selected to win the Del Papa Distinguished Award in Neurodegeneration Research, which includes a certificate and monetary prize, to be announced at the end of the conference.

Abstracts (1 page) must include:

  1. Name, title/position, institution, and email address of presenting author
  2. Abstract title
  3. Author list with presenting author listed first and indicated with an asterisk
  4. Institution(s)
  5. Abstract body (maximum 350 words)
  6. Funding source(s)

Submit your abstracts by September 25, 2023 by emailing them to HoustonADconference@gmail.com

There is no fee to submit an abstract. Presentations will be confirmed by email no later than October 16, 2023.

 

FEES

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available. 
REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist SPG/PCG, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ)Complimentary
Physician (Private, non-Houston Methodist physician located within the Greater Houston Area)*$175
Physician (Private, non-Houston Methodist physician located within the Greater Houston Area; NO CE)Complimentary Click here to register! 
Physician (Private, non-Houston Methodist physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Complimentary
All Others Complimentary

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

Researchers, Clinicians, Trainees

Learning Objectives

    • Discuss interaction between neuro-immune crosstalk in AD pathology from model systems to humans
    • Learn novel approaches to drug development strategies for AD treatment
    • Explore strategies for prevention and cognitive resilience in AD
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.75 Attendance
Course opens: 
09/05/2023
Course expires: 
12/02/2023
Event starts: 
11/02/2023 - 9:00am CDT
Event ends: 
11/02/2023 - 4:20pm CDT
Cost:
$175.00
In-person and virtual attendance options are available.
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States

In-person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030. 

Virtual information will be provided to registered learners. 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Houston Methodist and The Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. Houston Methodist is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Available Credit

  • 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 4.75 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$175.00
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FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist SPG/PCG, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ)Complimentary
Physician (Private, non-Houston Methodist physician located within the Greater Houston Area)*$175
Physician (Private, non-Houston Methodist physician located within the Greater Houston Area; NO CE)Complimentary Click here to register! 
Physician (Private, non-Houston Methodist physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Complimentary
All Others Complimentary

* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.