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Professional Interest Areas (PIAs)
Description:

This PIA was established in 2014.

Executive Committee

Chair: Debora Melo-van-Lent
Vice Chair: Owen Carmichael
Programs Chair: Puja Agarwal
Communications Chair: Vyshnavy Balendra
Student/Postdoctoral Representative: TBA
Student/Postdoctoral Representative: Pooja Rai
Student/Postdoctoral Representative: Aaron Smith
Steering Committee Member: Fiona Harrison
Steering Committee Member: Rafael de la Torre
Immediate Past Chair: Benedict Albensi


(Next election cycle: March 2025)

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#NutritionPIA

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Members:
573

Overview

There is an abundance of evidence that suggests nutrition and metabolism play a role in cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s dementia. However, the field of study is particularly complex and inconsistencies in the literature make the development of sound public health recommendations a major challenge. This interest group will create a ‘hub’ at the Association to unite scientists and clinicians from both academia and industry who are interested in advancing the field.

PIA objectives:

  1. Develop and advance clinical and research applications of nutrition in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
  2. Develop and submit dedicated research sessions on nutrition and metabolism for consideration at the AAIC annual meetings.
  3. Foster the development of consensus criteria for nutrition and metabolism research and interpretation of findings on AD and related disorders.
  4. Foster the creation of multi-study collaborations around nutrition and metabolism in AD and related disorders.