ISTAART Immersives are half- or full-day workshops that use hands-on immersive learning techniques. These workshops are targeted to researchers, clinicians and dementia professionals looking to gain and apply specialized scientific skills in a variety of topics, taught and led by experts in the field.

The following ISTAART Immersives are open to all AAIC attendees, regardless of membership status. Registration for these events is required through AAIC at aaic.alz.org.

Saturday: Morning events

• Manuscript Peer Review Workshop by A&D Journal Editors
• How to Approach Representativeness in Clinical Studies
• Exploring the Seattle Alzheimer's Disease Brain Cell Atlas
• Partnering with the Veterans Health Administration for Alzheimer’s Disease Research
• Fundamentals of Data Visualization and Communication in Dementia Research

Saturday: Afternoon events

• Building Your Scientific Brand: Oral Presentation and Networking Skills
• Integrating Data Resources for AD/ADRD Research: Biomarkers, Imaging, and NIAGADS Genetics and Genomics Data from the ADSP
• The Other Side of the Table: A Mock Grant Peer-Review Panel for Early Career Researchers
• Advancing Alzheimer’s Trials Through BEST Biomarker Practices and Study Design
• Genome Engineering for High-Resolution Drug Target Mapping in Human Microglia

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