1pm: Dr. Heather Cooke, PhD, Manager, Research & Knowledge Mobilization,  Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon, shares information about the latest updates in Alzheimer’s disease biomarker testing and the role of blood-based biomarkers in early detection and timely intervention. Research info: research@alzheimerbc.org or https://alzbc.org/research. Dementia Helpline: 1-800-936-6033
1:30-2pm: Dr. Elaine Laberge, PhD, Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC (CMHA-NBC) and Dr. Ashley Ward, PhD, Independent Researcher with CMHA-NBC, provide an update about the association’s current initiatives, research and challenges.  More info: https://northernbc.cmha.ca/ or email elainelaberge@cmhanorthernbc.ca