Suzanne Schindler

, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine

Dr. Suzanne Schindler is a clinical neurologist and neuroscientist committed to improving the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer disease. She completed her scientific and medical training at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Schindler sees patients with memory concerns and coordinates biomarker testing for the Washington University Memory Diagnostic Center. She leads the Fluid Biomarker Core for the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center. Her research is focused on the clinical validation of blood tests for Alzheimer disease and use of biomarker testing in clinical diagnosis.

Dr. Schindler has no financial interests in any pharmaceutical companies and has not received any direct research funding from any pharmaceutical companies. She has served on scientific advisory boards on biomarker testing and education for Eisai and Novo Nordisk and has received speaking fees for presentations on biomarker testing from Eisai, Eli Lilly, and Novo Nordisk.

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This Speaker's Sessions

PANEL
Wednesday Oct. 16
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2:30–3:20 PM ET
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On the Cutting Edge: Clinician Insights on Utilizing Innovative Medications

Clinicians who treat Alzheimer’s patients have new medications in their arsenal. What insights have they gained in treating people with these drugs? This panel will delve into their experiences, including conversations with patients and care partners, understanding the benefits and risks, managing side effects, and adapting their practices. Hear from physicians on the cutting edge of Alzheimer’s treatments. Key Question: What insights have clinicians gained in treating people with new medications?

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Tuesday Oct. 17
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2:30–3:15 PM ET
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New Technologies for Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

Scaling up technologies for early detection of Alzheimer’s pathology and cognitive impairment promises to transform the global response to Alzheimer’s disease. Digital biomarkers and fluid biomarkers (ranging from cerebrospinal fluid to blood) to detect the disease are advancing rapidly in clinical practice and will enable a more simple, timely, and accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis.  Key Question: What do these tools and technologies mean for patients and their doctors?

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