85 - Fluid Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease Part 1: September 2020

Interested in the mission to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with a blood test? This episode is perfect for you. In this two-part episode on Fluid Biomarkers in AD from September 2020 papers, Elyn explains the ATN framework for AD diagnosis, and covers papers focused on fluid biomarkers relating to amyloid, tau, and neurodegeneration. She also touches on a few new methods for biomarkers researchers. Tune in to hear about how storage conditions can affect measurements, how assay platforms compare, and new methods for isolating exosomes! 

Sections in this episode: 

Combination of the Classics: 3:44 
Amyloid beta: 16:45 
Neurofilament Light:  22:32 
Methods: 23:50 

------------------------------------------------------------------  

To receive the list of papers covered, please fill this form:  

-------->  https://forms.gle/CVVbznAFM8pamdgk6  -------  

or by tweeting at us: @AMiNDR_podcast  

------------------------------------------------------------------ 

We would appreciate your feedback so we can better cater to your needs.  

You can fill our feedback form here  

---------->  https://forms.gle/5aq2JyrT6g4P1m8v6 

You can also share your thoughts and suggestions by contacting us:  

Email: [email protected]  

Facebook:  AMiNDR  

Twitter: @AMiNDR_podcast

Instagram: @AMiNDR.podcast

------------------------------------------------------------------ 

Today's episode was scripted and hosted by Elyn Rowe, reviewed by Alexandra Pavel, and edited by Sarah Louadi. Big thanks to Elyn Rowe and Jacques Ferreira for sorting all the papers published in September into themes for our episodes, and props to the team that works very hard behind the scenes to make all this possible. 

Our music is from "Journey of a Neurotransmitter" by musician and fellow neuroscientist Anusha Kamesh; you can find the original piece and her other music on soundcloud under Anusha Kamesh or on her YouTube channel, AKMusic.   

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMH7chrAdtCUZuGia16FR4w   

------------------------------------------------------------------ 

Elyn Rowe would like to acknowledge her support from the Alzheimer Society of Canada, through the Alzheimer Society Research Program. The Alzheimer Society is committed to knowledge dissemination as a key pillar in their mission to  promote the search for causes, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer disease.

------------------------------------------------------------------ 

If you are interested in joining the team, send us your CV by email. We are specifically looking for help with abstract summary and podcast editing. However, if you are interested in helping in other ways, don't hesitate to apply anyways.  

------------------------------------------------------------------ 

*About AMiNDR: *  

Learn more about this project and the team behind it by listening to our first episode: "Welcome to AMiNDR!"