Advancements in dementia research, diagnostics and care in Latin America : highlights from the 2023 Alzheimer's association international conference satellite symposium in Mexico City

Sosa, Ana Luisa and Brucki, Sonia M. D. and Crivelli, Lucia and Lopera, Francisco Javier and Acosta, Daisy M and Acosta-Uribe, Juliana and Aguilar, Diego and Aguilar-Navarro, Sara G and Allegri, Ricardo F and Bertolucci, Paulo HF and Calandri, Ismael L and Carrillo, Maria C and Mendez, Patricio Alexis Chrem and Cornejo-Olivas, Mario and Custodio, Nilton and Damian, Andres and Cruz de Souza, Leonardo and Duran-Aniotz, Claudia and Garcia, Adolfo M and Garcia-Pena, Carmen and Gonzales, Mitzi M and Grinberg, Lea T and Ibanez, Agustin M and Illanes-Manrique, Maryenela Zaida and Jack Jr, Clifford R and Leon-Salas, Jorge Mario and Llibre-Guerra, Jorge J and Luna-Munoz, Jose and Matallana, Diana and Miller, Bruce L and Naci, Lorina and Parra, Mario A and Pericak-Vance, Margaret and Pina-Escudero, Steganie D and de Paula Franca Resende, Elisa and Ringman, John M and Sevlever, Gustavo and Slachevsky, Andrea and Suemoto, Claudia Kimie and Valcour, Victor and Yassuda, Monica S and Mahinrad, Simin and Sexton, Claire (2024) Advancements in dementia research, diagnostics and care in Latin America : highlights from the 2023 Alzheimer's association international conference satellite symposium in Mexico City. Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. ISSN 1552-5279 (In Press)

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Abstract

While Latin America (LatAm) is facing an increasing burden of dementia due to the rapid aging of the population, it remains underrepresented in dementia research, diagnostics and care. In 2023, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted its eighth Satellite Symposium in Mexico, highlighting emerging dementia research, priorities, and challenges within LatAm. A wide range of topics were covered, including epidemiology, social determinants, dementia national plans, risk reduction, genetics, biomarkers, biobanks, and advancements in treatments. Large initiatives in the region including intra-country support showcased their efforts in fostering national and international collaborations; genetic studies unveiled the unique genetic admixture in LatAm; emerging clinical trials discussed ongoing culturally specific interventions; and the urgent need to harmonize practices and studies, improve diagnosis and care and implement affordable biomarkers in the region was highlighted.

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