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Agenda

Saturday, May 30, 2026
All times in Pacific Time (PT)

9:00am – 9:10am:

Welcome and Introduction to Biomarkers in Diagnostics
Speaker: Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD

 

Pre-test; disclosures; virtual housekeeping

9:10am – 9:45am:

New AD Biomarkers: What They Are and Where They Came From
Speaker: Charles Bernick, MD, MPH

 

Background on AD pathology and introduction of specific AD biomarkers, both fluid (blood and CSF) and PET amyloid imaging.

9:45am – 10:20am:

Deploying AD Biomarkers in the Clinic Part I: Evaluation of the Patient with Cognitive Impairment
Speaker: Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD

 

General diagnostic approaches and use of traditional testing.

10:20am – 10:55am:

Deploying AD Biomarkers in the Clinic Part II: Where do Biomarkers Fit?
Speaker: Lakeshia Gibson, MD

 

When to order new AD biomarkers and who should we order them for.

10:55am – 11:05am:
Break
11:05am – 11:40am:

Interpreting Biomarkers, Informing Patients and Referral Pathways
Speaker: Dylan Wint, MD

 

Biomarker limitations, how to discuss results with patients and appropriate specialty referrals.

11:40am – 11:50am:
Panel Discussion/Closing Remarks
Speaker: All
11:50am – 12:00pm:
Wrap-up; Posttest, Evaluation, AdjournSpeaker: Charles Bernick, MD, MPH

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