Promise for Accurate Diagnosis and Prevention
Our Leading Edge Medicine series offers the opportunity for our most loyal donors to meet and hear firsthand from our renowned physicians about the most recent advances in research and patient care. Donors receive an insider’s look at how their contributions are making an impact to improve more lives.
Recipient of the Potamkin Prize, referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Alzheimer’s research,” and a board member of the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Bateman is internationally recognized for his major contributions to a greater understanding of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
At the forefront of global research in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Randall Bateman pioneered a blood test technology that allows for early detection of the disease, and the monitoring of the production and clearance of critical proteins in the brain that cause Alzheimer’s disease.
His presentation provides insight into new technologies, therapies and drug treatments to combat this devastating disease.