Integrative Neurologist Breaks Ground in Alzheimer's Prevention
Integrative Neurologist will lecture at global Alzheimer's conference on the groundbreaking topic of Alzheimer's prevention.
Naples, FL (PRWEB) November 12, 2009 -- Integrative neurologist, Dr. David Perlmutter, will address the First International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Advanced Neurotechnologies on the topic of Alzheimer's disease prevention. The conference will be held in Monaco, February 11 -13th, 2010, and is sponsored by His Royal Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco. The Prince has taken a special interest in this disease stating, “Alzheimer’s disease is a very painful ordeal for patients confronted with their gradual loss of orientation and autonomy. It is also heartbreaking for the families and friends of those stricken with this scourge.”
David Perlmutter, MD Neurologist
Invited speakers include some of the world’s most respected researchers in Alzheimer’s disease from such institutions as Harvard Medical School, Columbia University, The Salk Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford School of Medicine, as well as several Nobel Prize winners.
Conference Director, Dr. Philip Low of Stanford School of Medicine summarized the need for this conference stating, “Despite the billions of dollars spent annually to cure this disease, Alzheimer's claims over 1 in 10 people over the age of 65 and represents a growing threat in the backdrop of an aging population. In fact, it is expected to claim over half of the people over 85 in coming years. Coincidentally, the past twenty years have seen substantial advances in the Neurosciences and allied fields. These major contributions, from the discovery of human stem cells in areas affected by Alzheimer's to the sequencing of the Human Genome, have given rise to new tools, which are ripe for applications to the field of Alzheimer's. It is high time to introduce researchers responsible for these findings to the Alzheimer's community. In this spirit, we have convened some of the world's most daring and innovative researchers to share their insights in the form of an international summit with Alzheimer's as a leitmotiv, held in the Principality of Monaco in February 2010.”
Dr. Perlmutter will present a lecture entitled, Epigenetic Modulation Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease – Treatment and Prevention, which will focus on the role of lifestyle factors like dietary choices and exercise and their influence in the expression of genes that relate to brain protection and enhancement of function.
"It's time we recognize how important preventive strategies can be in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Preventive medicine has longstanding roots with reference to heart disease and ressearch now clearly shows that many of the same modifiable factors apply to the brain," stated Dr. Perlmutter who has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, 20/20, and Dr.Oz.
For further information, Contact Donna Hane:
telephone: 239 649-7400
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