World Experts Meet to Share Alzheimer's Strategies Latest news on development of a potential Alzheimer's vaccine to be presented Tuesday, July 11 View webcasts and embargoed press releases at http://www.alzheimer2000.org (webcast times and dates to be announced); Check the online program (http://www.alzheimer2000.org/program) or contact the Alzheimer's Association to identify researchers from your country and learn more about their projects WASHINGTON, June 26 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- International Alzheimer research, treatment and care leaders will meet in Washington, D.C., from July 9 through 18, for World Alzheimer Congress 2000, a forum for experts to share information and identify strategies designed to eliminate the disease. The congress, hosted by the Alzheimer's Association (U.S.A.), Alzheimer's Disease International and the Alzheimer Society of Canada, is divided into three events: Pivotal Research -- July 9-13 Pivotal Research will include more than 1,200 oral, poster and plenary sessions covering research ranging from new therapeutics and imaging techniques to a potential new vaccine. Bridging Research and Care -- July 13-14 Bridging Research and Care will provide health care professionals the latest information about diagnosing, treating and caring for individuals with Alzheimer's and ways to communicate the diagnosis to them and their families. Creative Care -- July 15-18 Creative Care will bring together professional and family caregivers and association staff members for the exchange of information about the unique needs and most effective methods of caring for individuals with Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Association (U.S.A.) assumed leadership of the world's largest international conference on Alzheimer's disease, World Alzheimer Congress 2000. Over a 10-day span, world leaders in Alzheimer research and care will unite in July 2000, marking the first time these Alzheimer specialists have come together for the vital purpose of sharing information on research and care to improve the lives of people affected by Alzheimer's disease. This unique gathering of scientists, healthcare professionals and other specialists is the collaborative effort of the Alzheimer's Association (U.S.A.), Alzheimer's Disease International, and Alzheimer Society of Canada. For more information about World Alzheimer Congress 2000, contact Julie Miller at 312-335-5776 or Nicolle Heller at 312-335-4037, or visit the website at http://www.alzheimer2000.org. CONTACT: Julie Miller, 312-335-5776, or [email protected], or Nicolle Heller, 312-335-4037, or [email protected], both of Alzheimer's Association (U.S.A.). SOURCE: Alzheimer's Association CONTACT: Julie Miller, 312-335-5776, or [email protected], or Nicolle Heller, 312-335-4037, or [email protected], both of Alzheimer's Association (U.S.A.) Web site: http://www.alzheimer2000.org -END-