Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness Group

Title: Advancing the Science: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
Speaker: Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director for Alzheimer's Association

Take-Aways will include:

• The current landscape of Alzheimer’s and Dementia science
• Highlights in early detection and diagnosis
• Advances in clinical trials and treatments with the opportunity to participate in those trials

 
Sara Kofman joined the Alzheimer’s Association in 2015 as the Public Policy Director.  In her role with the Alzheimer’s Association, she hides and supports the development of state and federal policy priorities and manages grassroots advocacy activities.  Sara comes to the Alzheimer’s Association with more than 15 years combined experience in health policy and health advocacy work.  Ms, Kofman’s early career was grounded in health care and public policy working as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden.