As the end of the year approaches, join us to hear about key scientific learnings and advancements in Lewy body dementia (LBD) from Dr. David Irwin, Vice Chair of the Lewy Body Dementia Association’s (LBDA) Scientific Advisory Council and a principal investigator at the LBDA Research Center of Excellence at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Irwin will present some of the most important and exciting scientific findings of the year, explaining how each answers an important question about LBD or fills a gap in our knowledge, with a focus on both laboratory research and clinical trials. You will also get a sneak peek into what LBD researchers expect to learn in 2026 and have a chance to have your research questions addressed.
Key Takeaways:
- Advances in understanding the biology of LBD: Learn about new findings from the laboratory that are providing clues about how LBD progresses and offering insights into potential treatment strategies.
- Advances in clinical trials: Stay up to date with recent clinical trial results and the research that is shaping tomorrow’s trials.
- A look ahead: Get a sneak peek into what scientists expect to learn about LBD in 2026.
Dr. Irwin is an Associate Professor in the Cognitive Division of the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a cognitive neurologist who evaluates and treats patients with a range of neurodegenerative conditions with a specific interest in DLB. He has an active translational research program (Penn Digital Neuropathology Lab) studying human brain tissue and is a project leader for the NIH-funded Penn Center on Mechanisms Underlying Cognitive Heterogeneity in Synucleinopathy where he and his team investigate clinical and pathological facets of DLB. Dr. Irwin also leads the PENN site for the DLB Consortium and is involved in several areas of patient outreach and education.
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