Role of Microglial and Innate Immune Activation in Resilience, Alzheimer's Disease, and Vascular Dementia - March 4, 2026

Houston, TX US
March 4, 2026

LIVE (In-Person) and LIVESTREAM (Virtual) attendance options are available. 

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist, MPAQ, ACO PCP) Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$35
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Complimentary
Allied Health Care Professionals / All OthersComplimentary
Resident / Fellow / Student 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

Physicians

Learning Objectives

  • Identify role and importance of microglial/innate immune activation in the human brain
  • Define cognitive resilience, resistance, and degeneration in the context of aging.
  • Integrate common neurodegenerative pathologies with microglial/innate immune response.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/28/2026
Course expires: 
04/04/2026
Event starts: 
03/04/2026 - 12:00pm CST
Event ends: 
03/04/2026 - 1:00pm CST
Cost:
$35.00

"Role of Microglial and Innate Immune Activation in Resilience, Alzheimer's Disease, and Vascular Dementia"

Aivi T. Nguyen, MD

Consultant & Assistant Professor

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

Houston Methodist Research Institute
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. 

 

Aivi T. Nguyen, MD

Consultant & Assistant Professor

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MN

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$35.00
Please login or register to take this course.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (LIVE or LIVESTREAM) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button. 
  • STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.

FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Physician (Houston Methodist, MPAQ, ACO PCP) Complimentary
Physician (Private physician located within the Greater Houston Area)$35
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area)Complimentary
Allied Health Care Professionals / All OthersComplimentary
Resident / Fellow / Student 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.